North Fork Poudre Campground
Closed for the season. Opens June 12, 2026 and operates through November 8. First-come, first-served, no advance reservations.
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 3:08PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY... A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and southwest winds today. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to 25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph, strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread rapidly under these conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211, 213, 217 and 218. * TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day Alert for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 400 PM Tuesday June 30 IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Hot, sunny, and occasionally smoky weather conditions will result in ozone concentrations occasionally reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Monday and Tuesday. Particle pollution levels could also reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category, or worse, due to the wildfire smoke. 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. Tuesday, June 30, 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...People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. During periods of heavier wildfire smoke, everyone should reduce prolonged or heavy 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
North Fork Poudre Campground offers a quiet, rustic camping experience in Roosevelt National Forest's Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Located along Deadman Road west of Red Feather Lakes, the campground sits near the banks of the North Fork Cache la Poudre River surrounded by dense lodgepole pine forest. The nine sites provide a secluded feel with light usage levels typical throughout the season. Each campsite includes a picnic table, tent pad, and fire grate. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. This is an older facility with short parking spurs ranging from 30 to 35 feet, making it unsuitable for larger RVs or trailers. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site, and tents must fit on the provided pads. Recreational activities in the area include hiking, stream fishing along the Cache la Poudre River, and four-wheel driving on nearby forest roads. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a hand-held leash. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations available.
Directions
Drive 21 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E). Continue west as the road becomes County Road 86 (Deadman Road), passing through Red Feather Lakes. The campground is on the north side of the road roughly seven miles west of Red Feather Lakes Village.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $19 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 295-6600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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