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Pawnee

Warning

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).

Pawnee beauty
PAWNEE
PAWNEE
PAWNEE
PAWNEE

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Pawnee

Pawnee Campground is located in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, 35 miles south of Estes Park and the main entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities.

Number of accommodations: 36

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on Jun 26

Sites & Availability

36 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: ELK
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: MOOSE
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
W1, Loop: WALK IN
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$29.00
/ per night
W2, Loop: WALK IN
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$29.00
/ per night
W4, Loop: WALK IN
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$29.00
/ per night
W5, Loop: WALK IN
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$29.00
/ per night
W6, Loop: WALK IN
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$29.00
/ per night
W8, Loop: WALK IN
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$29.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.6
247 reviews
5
76.9%
190
4
14.6%
36
3
3.6%
9
2
2.8%
7
1
2.0%
5

gina p

August 20, 2022

5

Beautiful area. Great campsites. Excellent hiking. Clean bathrooms. One of my favorite campgrounds.

Junko J

August 19, 2022

5

Paul B

Verified

August 19, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: MOOSE

5

This campground is by far one of the best I have very stayed at. Beautiful scenery and the campsite/campground was spotless.

Robert J

August 19, 2022

5

We had two moose in the campground!
The bathrooms were amazingly clean.

Ryan B

August 17, 2022

5

Loved this campground! Super clean and amazingly large & spaced out sites. We were greeted by 2 moose that walked directly behind our site on the second night which was a treat for sure. Quite and secluded - - will be back for sure next year!
Thank you

Joy B

August 17, 2022

4

The air “freshener” in the bathroom was toxic! Please don’t make it a sick environment for me.

Tammy V

Verified

August 14, 2022 Stayed at: 035, Loop: MOOSE

5

Beautiful location, lots of trees, moose at our campsite!

Brent D

August 13, 2022

5

Pawnee was a very well maintain campground with great facilities. It provides good trail access to many trails in the Indian Peaks Wilderness.

Drew S

Verified

August 12, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: ELK

4

The site we stayed in got very warm with all the beetle kill cleared in that section of camp. Once the trees can grow back will be great.

The toilets were extremely clean and well maintained.

steven d

Verified

August 12, 2022 Stayed at: W8, Loop: WALK IN

5

We enjoyed our visit

Location Pawnee

Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 40.1315 / -105.567

Elevation: 2954 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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.

General

Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment; check the campsite details. You may not move to another campsite.

General

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

General

Due to the unpredictable snow drifting you may be moved to another site at Pawnee Campground up until mid-July.

General

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest

General

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.

General

Check for hunting season dates. https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/HuntingSeasonDatesAndFees.aspx 

General

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.

General

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. 

General

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. 

General

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

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).

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