Mountain Park
The campground is currently closed for the season. Mountain Park typically operates from mid-May through mid-September, weather dependent. Sites 1-32 with electric hookups are reservable through Recreation.gov; sites 33-54 are first-come, first-served.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
About
Mountain Park Campground occupies a scenic stretch along the Cache la Poudre River in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of Roosevelt National Forest. The campground sits at 6,500 feet elevation in a ponderosa pine forest, roughly 40 miles northwest of Fort Collins via Highway 14. The Cache la Poudre was designated Colorado's first National Wild and Scenic River, and the campground provides direct access to its renowned whitewater rafting and trout fishing for brown, cutthroat, and rainbow trout. The campground contains 54 sites split between electric and non-electric options. Sites 1-32 feature electrical hookups and are reservable through Recreation.gov, while sites 33-54 are non-electric and operate first-come, first-served. Each site includes a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table, with parking spurs ranging from 35 to 45 feet. Amenities include vault toilets, drinking water from hand pumps, and coin-operated showers. On-site recreation facilities include volleyball and basketball courts, a playground, and horseshoe pits. Nearby trails include the Mt. McConnel Trail, William R. Kreutzer National Recreation Trail, and Young Gulch Trail, all accessible for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The campground is in bear country, so proper food storage is required and firewood must be obtained locally rather than brought from outside the area.
Directions
From Fort Collins, drive 10 miles north on US Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 and continue approximately 23 miles to the campground at mile marker 98.8.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $41 - $185 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 295-6700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
Photos
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!