Crow Valley
Open for the 2026 season, operating May 1 through November 8. Five sites are first-come, first-served; five are reservable via Recreation.gov. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect on Pawnee National Grassland through December 31, 2026. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own supply.
Air Quality Alert issued June 11 at 10:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...Boulder, Jefferson, Denver, southern parts of Weld, and western parts of Douglas, Arapahoe, and Adams Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Boulder, Golden, Denver, Castle Rock, Littleton, and Brighton. WHEN...1000 AM Thursday June 11 to 400 PM Thursday June 11 IMPACTS...An intrusion of ozone from high up in the atmosphere to the surface is expected through at least Thursday afternoon. Because this is an off-cycle event, this advisory will be replaced by a regulatory Ozone Action Day Alert at 4pm, if necessary. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: 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
Crow Valley Recreation Area occupies a rare patch of shade in the vast Pawnee National Grassland, where cottonwood and elm trees provide relief from the open shortgrass prairie. The family campground has 10 sites, five reservable through Recreation.gov and five first-come, first-served. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and charcoal grill. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The grassland is a premier birding destination, with over 200 species recorded including Mountain Plover, Burrowing Owl, and various raptors. The Pawnee Buttes, towering sandstone formations visible from the nearby scenic byway, anchor the landscape. Beyond birding, visitors enjoy star gazing under some of Colorado's darkest skies, exploring nature trails, and browsing the Lee and Dorothy Rhoads Farm Implement Museum, which preserves tools from the homesteading era. Three group campsites (Hawk, Plover, Lark) accommodate up to 30 people each for larger gatherings. The campground sits at 4,800 feet elevation about 23 miles east of Ault via Highway 14. Roads can become slick or rough after rain, and spring flooding occasionally causes temporary closures.
Directions
From Ault, Colorado at the intersection of US Highway 85 and Colorado Highway 14, take Highway 14 east for 22.7 miles, then turn north on Weld County Road 77 and travel 0.3 mile to the campground entrance on the west side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $77 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 81ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 81ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 834-9270 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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