Browns Park Campground
Currently closed for seasonal winter closure. Typically opens in late June or early July and operates through mid-November, depending on weather and road conditions. First-come, first-served only.
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 7:24PM MDT until July 21 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...West Central Larimer County in north central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 915 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 724 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This may cause small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Rawah Creek, Sheep Creek, North Fork Rawah Creek, Camp Creek, Nunn Creek, Laramie River, Joe Wright Creek, Deadman Creek, Two and One Half Creek, Brinker Creek and North Fork West Branch Laramie River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of West Central Larimer County.
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 7:21PM MDT until July 21 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Larimer County in north central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 915 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 721 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kinikinik.
Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Ozone Action Day Alert. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Tuesday July 21 to 400 PM Wednesday July 22 IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Hot and sunny weather with limited chances for afternoon storms will allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday elevated ozone is possible in the Denver Metro area, Fort Collins, Greeley, and surrounding areas. On Wednesday the highest ozone is expected to be confined to locations within the Denver Metro area. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
About
Browns Park Campground sits at 8,440 feet elevation in a remote section of Roosevelt National Forest, about one mile west of Stub Creek Ranger Station along County Road 99. The campground is adjacent to Jinks Creek and provides access to fishing, hiking, hunting, four-wheel driving, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Each campsite includes a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on site. Campers must bring all drinking water and should be prepared for primitive conditions. The campground was once nestled in a mature lodgepole pine forest, but mountain pine beetle activity has caused significant tree mortality and subsequent hazard tree removal. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Maximum occupancy is eight people per site. RVs, trailers, and other vehicles must fit on parking spurs ranging from 20 to 60 feet; off-road driving and parking are prohibited. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a hand-held leash.
Directions
Drive 10 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 and drive approximately 50 miles. Turn right (north) onto County Road 103 (Laramie River Road) and go approximately 15 miles. At the T-intersection, turn left (west) onto County Road 80C and travel two miles to the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Browns Park Campground |
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