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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 July 1 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

9:10 AM — July 2nd, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Tuesday June 30 to 400 PM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Continued hot and sunny weather conditions may allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. The transport of wildfire smoke may increase particle pollution levels, reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category, or worse, at times. 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 1, 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...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

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

Availability

Photos

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