Stove Prairie

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Morrison, CO, CO

Price: From $29 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (71 reviews)

Season: May through October

Stove Prairie Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 26 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.The canyon’s vegetation varies from dense forests to open meadows, surrounded by steep mountains. The campground is situated among ponderosa pine and aspen trees on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado’s first National Wild and Scenic River.The Cache la Poudre River offers white

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/stove-prairie to be notified when sites open up.

Located on the Cache la Poudre River with excellent rafting, fishing, and hiking opportunities. Campers praise the relaxing river sounds, well-spaced sites, and nearby beach area suitable for wading.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also watch for Golden Eagles, Northern Saw-whet Owls, and snake species including Western Milksnake, North American Racer, and Wandering Garter Snake.

Insider tips for Stove Prairie: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 9 sites. Tent campers get closer proximity to the river and trees compared to RV sites. Bring your own firewood or purchase at campground; firewood is available for sale.

Skip Stove Prairie if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You require winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only..

Best time to visit Stove Prairie: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.. Thursday before Memorial Day — Camper report indicates lighter crowds on weekday arrival before holiday weekend..

Nearby campgrounds: Narrows (Co) (Morrison, CO), Ansel Watrous (Morrison, CO), Mountain Park (Morrison, CO), Jacks Gulch (Morrison, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Stove Prairie

Cell signal at Stove Prairie (Morrison, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Stove Prairie Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 26 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.The canyon’s vegetation varies from dense forests to open meadows, surrounded by steep mountains. The campground is situated among ponderosa pine and aspen trees on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado’s first National Wild and Scenic River.The Cache la Poudre River offers whitewater rafting and fishing.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites9 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs.✕ You require winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 9 sites.

Tent campers get closer proximity to the river and trees compared to RV sites.

Bring your own firewood or purchase at campground; firewood is available for sale.

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground.

Best: Thursday before Memorial Day

Camper report indicates lighter crowds on weekday arrival before holiday weekend.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also watch for Golden Eagles, Northern Saw-whet Owls, and snake species including Western Milksnake, North American Racer, and Wandering Garter Snake.

Location

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Getting there →

From Fort Collins, take Highway 14 northwest for 26 miles, to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Stove Prairie cost per night?+
Stove Prairie costs $29 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Stove Prairie open?+
Stove Prairie is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Stove Prairie have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Stove Prairie?+
Stove Prairie can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Stove Prairie?+
Stove Prairie is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Stove Prairie?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Stove Prairie is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Stove Prairie open, and what are check-in times?+
Stove Prairie is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$29 /night★ 4.4 (71)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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