Warning
GeneralVisitors with a Pawnee Campground reservation do not need to purchase a timed ticket to enter, but must show proof of their campground reservation. Parking limited to Pawnee Campground for the duration of the reservation. A separate timed ticket is required to park at other lots in the fee area (including trailheads).
About Pawnee
Number of accommodations: 36
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (247)
What Guests Are Saying
Pawnee Campground receives high praise for its spacious, clean sites and friendly, attentive hosts. Visitors appreciate the easy access to stunning hiking trails and the beautiful surroundings, often spotting wildlife such as moose. While booking can be challenging due to its popularity, the overall experience is described as peaceful and well-maintained, making it a favorite camping destination in Northern Colorado.
What Guests Are Saying
Pawnee Campground receives high praise for its spacious, clean sites and friendly, attentive hosts. Visitors appreciate the easy access to stunning hiking trails and the beautiful surroundings, often spotting wildlife such as moose. While booking can be challenging due to its popularity, the overall experience is described as peaceful and well-maintained, making it a favorite camping destination in Northern Colorado.
Review Summary
Bill M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ELK
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Suzanne F
December 23, 2025
Great campground near hiking trailhead. Hikes had wonderful views. I hiked my first 13'er.
Highly recommend.
Darby F
VerifiedDecember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MOOSE
The sites are incredibly large and well equipped. There is a bear box, flat area for tents, campfire ring, and picnic table. Other sites are close but the trees provide decent coverage. We loved walking straight to trails and to the lake.
Holly & Scott M
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: W8, Loop: WALK IN
We always use the Walk In sites. They are more secluded, quiet, no RVs & generators. The camp hosts this summer were from Colorado and so nice & friendly. It is an easy walk to Brainard Lake. Beautiful area. It's a wonderful mountain getaway for us.
Dan D
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: ELK
Best NFS camping ever!
Sheila G
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: MOOSE
The campsite was beautiful. All facilities were very clean
Loved the easy access to trails
Casey L
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: W1, Loop: WALK IN
My wife and I love the Pawnee Campground tent sites and Brainard Lake! The campground and restrooms are kept meticulously clean. The only down side, it's always hard to get a few days booked because of its popularity. :) Out favorite place in Northern Colorado and a short drive from home!
Chris P
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: W6, Loop: WALK IN
Our end of the season camping experience was wonderful. Our walk-in campsite was cleaned and ready for us and the bathrooms were pristine!
The next day we hiked from Brainard Lake to within sight of the Isabell Glacier, but had to turn back due to weather.
Darby H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: MOOSE
Always a pleasant experience. Clean campground and excellent scenery.
M Borden M
September 12, 2025
An amazingly beautiful area. Campground was excellent with excellent hosts who kept it spotless. Brainard Lake is very close to the campground. The whole recreation area was very well managed.
We hiked to Lake Isabelle the first day, then to Blue lake the second. Both trails offered beautiful views, saw quite a few Moose and other wildlife. Although the weather was a bit inclement at times, quite a bit of rain. It was a fantastic experience for us and we will be back.
Location Pawnee
Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 40.1315 / -105.567
Elevation: 2954 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
General
- Do not arrive prior to that time as you are not able to access the campground until your site has emptied and the campground has been cleaned and sanitized. There is nowhere at Pawnee or nearby for you to wait or to turn around.
- Visitors with a Pawnee Campground reservation do not need to purchase a timed ticket to enter, but must show proof of their campground reservation. Parking limited to Pawnee Campground for the duration of the reservation. A separate timed ticket is required to park at other lots in the fee area (including trailheads).
- No RV water connections are available.
- Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment; check the campsite details. You may not move to another campsite.
- This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
- Due to the unpredictable snow drifting you may be moved to another site at Pawnee Campground up until mid-July.
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Check for hunting season dates. https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/HuntingSeasonDatesAndFees.aspx
- All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.
- EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle.
- Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
- Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralVisitors with a Pawnee Campground reservation do not need to purchase a timed ticket to enter, but must show proof of their campground reservation. Parking limited to Pawnee Campground for the duration of the reservation. A separate timed ticket is required to park at other lots in the fee area (including trailheads).
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
