Stove Prairie
Open for the season. Sites are available first-come, first-served and via reservation on Recreation.gov. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry conditions.
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 9:12PM MDT until July 22 at 12:15AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Larimer County in north central Colorado. This includes the Cameron Peak Miller Fork burn scar area... * WHEN...Until 1215 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Debris flows causing minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 910 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - 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... Glen Haven.
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 8:29PM MDT until July 21 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Larimer County in north central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1030 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 829 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Virginia Dale and Red Feather Lakes.
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.
About
Stove Prairie Campground is located 26 miles northwest of Fort Collins along the Cache la Poudre River in Roosevelt National Forest. The setting varies from dense forest to open meadow, surrounded by steep mountains, with the campground nestled among ponderosa pine and aspen trees on the riverbank. The Cache la Poudre was Colorado's first designated National Wild and Scenic River. The campground has nine single-family sites, including four walk-in tent sites. Each site features a 12-by-15 foot tent pad, fire grate with grill, picnic table, and bear locker. Parking spurs range from 30 to 55 feet; driving or parking off-road is not permitted. Accessible vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump are provided. The area is popular for whitewater rafting and fishing for brown, cutthroat, and rainbow trout. Nearby trails include the Mt. McConnel Trail, William R. Kreutzer National Recreation Trail, and Young Gulch Trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Directions
From Fort Collins, drive 10 miles north on US Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon) and travel 16 miles. The campground is on the north side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| 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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