State: Colorado
Open: May 27 - late September
Number of Sites: 19
Elevation: 6758
County: Larimer
Free: No
About: Kelly Flats is a first-come, first-served campground located adjacent to Colorado Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River. There are 29 sites available including four walk-in tent sites. This is primarily an open conifer forest setting but there is a variety of vegetation found along the riparian zone of the river. Facilities provided include restrooms and drinking water near each restroom. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table. The primary activities in this area include stream fishing and enjoying the ambience of the river as it flows through the campground.
Fees: $18. Fees are half-price when water is off (2011)
Usage: Heavy
Water: Drinking water available until 9/30
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 65 feet. Call the local ranger district office for site-specific measurements.
Directions: Drive 10 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Highway 14 and drive approximately 25 miles.