State: Colorado
Address 1: Adjacent to Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River
Open: TBD - late September
Number of Sites: 4
Elevation: 8458
County: Larimer
Free: No
About: This is a small campground located adjacent to Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River near the Big South Trailhead. It is best suited for tent or small RV camping. There are four sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. There is a restroom at the facility but no drinking water. This site provides access to hiking (within the Comanche Peak Wilderness), fishing, and scenic driving.
Fees: $13 (2011)
Usage: Heavy
Water: None
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Restrictions: 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 15 to 30 feet. Call the local ranger district office for site-specific measurements.
Directions: Drive 11 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287.Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 (Poudre River Canyon) and travel approximately 47 miles.