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
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Lake Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
Glenn C
August 28, 2023
Beautiful location. Clean camping area and outhouse.
ANDREW T
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ELK
This location was wonderful although I do recommend the walk in tent sites because they offer shade. Our sites had no trees to offer shade so I would suggest a canopy or gazebo. This site was close to the garbage so it had a lot of flies unfortunately. the bathrooms were always very clean and the rangers and campsite employees were very helpful.
Jennifer B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: ELK
We love camping at this beautiful, high elevation campground. The facilities are the best, and the campground hosts are diligent and helpful.
Susan S
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: MOOSE
The camp hosts do an excellent job of keeping the facilities in top shape. It’s a favorite of ours.
Miller and Debbie H
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: MOOSE
We have been camping at the Pawnee Campground for years and have always enjoyed our stay. Facilities and campsites are always clean and well maintained. The only complaint we can give is the lack of trees in the Elk Loop because of a blow down event a few years back. We always stay in the Moose Loop. The trail system in the adjacent Indian Peaks Wilderness is absolutely stunning!
Deb t
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MOOSE
Beautiful scenery, quite , clean campground, exceptionally helpful host and staff.
Thomas P
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: MOOSE
Restrooms were spotless, camp sites, including fire ring, table and grill were all cleaned up. Hosts were super friendly and helpful.
Craig P
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: ELK
The campground hosts were great!
NORTON D
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: MOOSE
Great experience...I will be back!
Allison H
August 10, 2023
Beautiful campground, extremely clean restrooms, very well kept sites. Nice quiet trip. You're not allowed to park at any trail parking lot. Not even when they're almost empty on a weekday evening. You can't have friends or family visit or surprise you if they can't get past the gatehouse without a reservation. If you have a 2:00 p.m. trail reservation which is sometimes all you can get if you're planning a day ahead you have nowhere to go between having to take down your campsite and your reservation. Which is ridiculous when you drive past all the empty parking lots. Backpacking is nearly impossible since you need day passes as well as overnight passes despite having only separate overnight parking spots.
Location Pawnee
Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 40.1315 / -105.567
Elevation: 2954 feet
Policies & Rules
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Check in time is 2 pm. 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. |
| General |
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). |
| General |
No RV water connections are available. |
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Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment; check the campsite details. You may not move to another campsite. |
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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 |
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Due to the unpredictable snow drifting you may be moved to another site at Pawnee Campground up until mid-July. |
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest |
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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. |
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Check for hunting season dates. https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/HuntingSeasonDatesAndFees.aspx |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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).
