Narrows (Co)

Campground · Colorado · 14 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Roosevelt National Forest (NF) · Open Access

14
Bookable sites
60 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
6,460 ft
Elevation
NARROWS (CO)

Overview

Narrows Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 32 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.

Recreation

The Cache la Poudre River offers whitewater rafting and fishing. Anglers cast for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout.

Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the Mt. McConnel Trail, William R. Kreutzer National Recreation Trail and Young Gulch Trail.

Other popular activities include birding and wildlife viewing.

Facilities

The campground offers accessible single-family sites, including eight walk-to tent sites. Each site is equipped with a 12x15' tent pad, a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill.

Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the host.

Natural Features

The canyon's vegetation varies from dense forests to open meadows, surrounded by steep mountains. The campground is situated among ponderosa pine and aspen trees on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado's first National Wild and Scenic River. The lower loop drops off steeply to the river.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

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

  • 14 bookable sites
  • 15 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 60 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: LOWER, UPPER

Site types

  • 8 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 6 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

15 campsites at Narrows (Co)

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
008LOWERTent Only Nonelectric—Paved—8 🐾
009LOWERTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
010LOWERTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
011LOWERTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
012LOWERTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
013LOWERTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
014LOWERTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
015LOWERTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
001UPPERStandard NonelectricBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
002UPPERStandard NonelectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
003UPPERStandard NonelectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
004UPPERStandard NonelectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
005UPPERStandard NonelectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
006UPPERStandard NonelectricBack InGravel46 ft8 🐾
007UPPERManagementBack InGravel60 ft8 🐾

Getting there

From Fort Collins, take Highway 14 northwest for 32 miles.

40.69129, -105.43214 · 40°41'28.7"N 105°25'55.7"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in0.40.61.22.12.61.81.81.51.61.40.80.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 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 Narrows (Co)

Can you reserve a site at Narrows (Co)?
Yes, Narrows (Co) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Narrows (Co) have?
15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Narrows (Co)?
60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Narrows (Co)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Narrows (Co).

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.

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