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
Nadia A
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: W6, Loop: WALK IN
I didn’t get to go and this reservation system was showing me other future dates and wouldn’t let me switch mine. I tried about 20 different times.
Mic C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: W8, Loop: WALK IN
Pawnee is a truly amazing campground with fabulous wilderness hiking right outside your "door". Unfortunately this time the Forest Service decided to build a new trail right behind our campsite while we were camping there. They were using chain saws, a small front loader, and a large crew playing music and talking loudly. The noise and fumes were horrible. It was truly distressing to be run out of our campsite. The campground had only opened for the season less than two weeks prior. It would have been easy for the Forest Service to have scheduled the trail creation prior to the opening of the campsite. Everyone at the nearby campsites were completely dumbfounded by the profoundly poor planning by the Forest Service and they all left early or found someplace to go while the work was ongoing. Normally this spot is the epitome of tranquility in the forest. I'm sure it will be again when others visit in the future. But for this one time, I wish I could get a refund.
Michelle J
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: MOOSE
Everything was very nice, facilities super clean, people very friendly
David N
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MOOSE
Camp host crew does an exceptional job keeping the facilities in top shape. Campground is exceptional.
Jason G
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: ELK
The hosts were very rude and tried to make us leave an hour before our reservation ended. The cost of firewood was ridiculous, and the extra 2nd car fee makes no sense.
Olga G
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: MOOSE
Outstanding campground. Gorgeous like no other, and so much to do. Truly wonderful hosts that are on top of their job. The campsite was clean and raked when we arrived. The hosts were welcoming and very responsive to our needs and helpful. Site 37 is gorgeous, so is site 35. It gets cold at night, so pack warm. Get your mosquito repellant, it gets very buggy. All in all, we will be back. There are lakes to fish in and kayak. So many gorgeous trails to hike - it's a wonderland. Big thank you to the hosts for addressing our needs and asking those running generators to be quiet after 10 pm.
Kathy T
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: MOOSE
Clean campground. Very clean pit toilets.
Herb G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: ELK
Bathrooms very clean and campsites in good shape
Elizabeth L
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: W4, Loop: WALK IN
Well kept facilities, tranquil setting and just overall fabulous experience. Love this campground!
Bruno P
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: MOOSE
Superb campground very well maintained by the host. Congrats to them for keeping the camp in such a great shape.
Sites very close to the lake. Wonderful environement!
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 |
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| 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 |
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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).
