Crow Valley
Campground · Colorado · 15 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Pawnee National Grassland (NF) · Open Access
- 15
- Bookable sites
- 81 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 200
- People per site
- 7
- Accessible sites
- 4,826 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Crow Valley Recreation Area is set in the Pawnee National Grassland, a very popular site with bird enthusiasts. Over 200 species can be found in the area. Hiking and star gazing are favorite activities in this remotely located campground.Recreation
Birding, exploring nature trails, viewing wildlife and star gazing are popular activities at Crow Valley. A volleyball court, horseshoe pit and ball field are available.The Lee and Dorothy Rhoads Farm Implement Museum is located within the recreation area. The collection of tools, donated by the descendants of homesteaders, can help one imagine what life was like in pioneer days.
Facilities
Crow Valley Recreation Area contains four types of sites: a family campground, group overnight sites (Hawk, Plover and Lark), a group picnic area and an educational site (EDU). Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.Each family site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
The group overnight sites can be reserved separately or together. Picnic tables and a campfire circle form a common area at each site. Tent pads are arranged around each common area. Parking is adjacent to each site. These sites have very little shade.
The group picnic area can accommodate up to 200 people for day-use. It includes a lighted, covered shelter with several electrical outlets, 31 tables and a large barbeque grill.
The Steward J. Adams Educational Site is accessible and can accommodate up to 100 people for overnight or day-use. It includes a three-sided covered shelter with electrical outlets and tables.
Natural Features
Crow Valley sits at an elevation of 4,800 feet. Cottonwood and elm trees dot the landscape, providing pleasant shade in the family campground. However, the group campsites have little to no shade. Short grass prairie surrounds the recreation area.
The Pawnee National Grassland sits east of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Eroding creek drainages crisscross the area. Elevations range from 4,375 feet on the prairie to 5,685 feet.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.Nearby Attractions
The campground is within driving distance from both the east and west units of Pawnee National Grassland and the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic Byway, a 128-mile route through wide-open terrain studded by the towering Pawnee Buttes.Charges & Cancellations
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
The facts
- 15 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- 7 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 81 ft
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: CROW, FAMILY CG, HAWK, LARK, PLOV
Site types
- 10 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Picnic Area
- 1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
15 campsites at Crow Valley
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU | CROW | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 20 ft | 100 | ♿ |
| PICNIC | CROW | Group Picnic Area | — | Gravel | 20 ft | 200 | ♿ |
| 001 | FAMILY CG | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | FAMILY CG | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | FAMILY CG | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | FAMILY CG | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 005 | FAMILY CG | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 006 | FAMILY CG | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 007 | FAMILY CG | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | FAMILY CG | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | FAMILY CG | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 81 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | FAMILY CG | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 51 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| HAWK | HAWK | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 30 | ♿ |
| LARK | LARK | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 30 | ♿ |
| PLOVER | PLOV | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 30 | ♿ |
Getting there
40.64389, -104.33778 · 40°38'38.0"N 104°20'16.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 44 | 55 | 62 | 71 | 83 | 90 | 87 | 79 | 65 | 51 | 41 |
| Low °F | 10 | 13 | 21 | 30 | 41 | 50 | 56 | 54 | 44 | 31 | 18 | 9 |
| Precip in | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Crow Valley
- Can you reserve a site at Crow Valley?
- Yes, Crow Valley is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Crow Valley have?
- 15 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Crow Valley?
- 81 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Crow Valley?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Crow Valley.
- Are campfires allowed at Crow Valley?
- Campfires are allowed at Crow Valley. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Crow Valley also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Crow Valley's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Check detailed fee information on www.recreation.gov or see general fees on our campground table . Interagency Senior and Interagency Access passes provide cardholders half price for basic campground fees.
Accessibility:
- All campsites are wheelchair accessible.
Camping near Crow Valley
- Ansel Watrous 53.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Stove Prairie 55.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Narrows (Co) 57.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pawnee Bird Tour less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Crow Valley Recreation Area less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Lee and Dorothy Rhodes Farm Implement Museum 0.3 mi · Facility
- Pawnee Buttes Trailhead 21.5 mi · Facility
- Moody Hill Road (#513) 53.2 mi · Facility
- Storm Mountain Road (#153) 55.4 mi · Facility
- Narrows Campground: Upper and Lower 57.4 mi · Campground
- Dutch George Campground 58.3 mi · Campground
- Mt. McConnel Trailhead Day Pass 59.1 mi · Activity pass
Contact
- Phone (970) 834-9270
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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