Stove Prairie Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 24.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.6832, -105.3961
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located 26 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, on Colorado Highway 14, this campground is adjacent to the Cache La Poudre River. The area varies from dense forest to open meadow and is surrounded by steep mountains. There are nine sites including four walk-in tent sites. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. Popular activities include fishing, white water rafting and hiking.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Stove Prairie Campground free?
No. Stove Prairie Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Stove Prairie Campground?
Drive 10 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287.Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon) and travel 16 miles. The campground is located on the north side of the road.
What are the rules at Stove Prairie Campground?
A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 30 to 55 feet.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
