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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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.
Official operating season for the campground.
Camper report indicates lighter crowds on weekday arrival before holiday weekend.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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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- 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.
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