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.
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 4:56PM MDT until July 21 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Larimer County in north central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry creeks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This may cause small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has 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. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of West Central Larimer County.
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.
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.
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 |
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