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Stove Prairie

STOVE PRAIRIE
STOVE PRAIRIE
STOVE PRAIRIE
STOVE PRAIRIE
STOVE PRAIRIE

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
River Access
River Access

About Stove Prairie

Stove Prairie Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 26 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.

Number of accommodations: 7

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • River Access
    River 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 May 1

Sites & Availability

7 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE
No Hookups
Price not available
003, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (71)

What Guests Are Saying

Stove Prairie offers a beautiful camping experience with great river access, clean sites, and friendly hosts. Many guests enjoyed the tranquil location and the opportunity to disconnect from cell service. However, some reviews noted issues with a rude camp host and inadequate restroom maintenance, which detracted from the overall experience.

Review Summary

4.4
71 reviews
5
64.8%
46
4
22.5%
16
3
5.6%
4
2
4.2%
3
1
2.8%
2

Luke L

July 7, 2025

4

The camp host was great. There was an issue with someone else in our campsite and they handled it quickly for us.

The Bertie was great but the river had too many rafters that go down it and there weren’t any fish because of them.

Tahnee C

Verified

July 2, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE

3

The campsite is absolutely beautiful if you don't mind walking a short distance to your campsite. More shade than lots of other sites with great river access, including some beach areas, depending on the water level.

ken r

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE

3

The site is fine. It's a bit primitive, but not totally. Right next to the river which is awesome.
My real issue is that I find working through reserve America a bit like trying to get Taylor swift tickets through ticket master.

Hard to see the map and get back to selecting dates; plus always the one I want that had been open 5 minutes before is no unavailable and I have to get the non handycap spot, watching some young family with toddlers get it instead of the dude in the wheel chair.

Jason E

June 17, 2025

5

Awesome little campground! This spot may be tricky to back into for some bigger trailers, but is plenty big once you’re lined up and everything. Beautiful little trail back to the river and an area to put some chairs and just relax listening to the water. I didn’t mind being right next to the road, but can see how it may annoy some people at night with bright car lights.

Evan B

Verified

June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE

5

The site was great and our camp host was super friendly. The river provided a noice ambiance as our neighbors belched the night away. Truly unforgettable

Paul S

Verified

June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE

5

Great spot for a quick getaway!
On the river, gets cold at night this time of year

Tracy T

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE

1

Made better travel time to mountains than expected. Arrived a little after 12 PM. Campground empty except 2 out of 9 sites occupied. Our sites were empty and looked available. Camp host showed up and started harassing my sound about being in spot before 2 PM. Telling son that he could make him leave. Very unprofessional in approach. Since just arrived, I took dog for quick walk. During absence he wen to 2nd site and approached our female dentist friend and wife. Telling them same of he could make them leave and come back in 2 hours. Makes absolutely no sense. Baffling how much of a power trip this guy is on. Camp host then informed female dentist friend that she had to pay $8 for her vehicle (we had 2 included in reservation). She stated that she did not know about it (was our guest for the weekend). Camp host insulting stating that if she "could just read" she she would see she needs to pay $8. Our dentist friend pointed out that she may have more education than him and that implying she could not read is an insult an unprofessional. His main focus remained trying to get the $8 in untraceable cash. Paying by card not an option. Observation is did the same for other sites. not sure how much was reported? He never cleaned restrooms. Dried feces on stool and seat entire weekend. Campers stated it was also that way when they arrived. Restocked paper once per day with 4 rolls TP for 9 campsites. Discovered large rattle snake on trail right after kids and camphost just walked it. Lucky neither were bit. In past one width mowed allow visibility. Not this guy. No work other than trash patrol. No rattlesnake warning sign on bulletin board. Our guest left early next morning, due to not having $8 cash for another. host ruined whole weekend. Camping this for over 30 years. those hosts friendly, did custodial, left folks alone to enjoy & relax. Not him.

Cindy R

Verified

May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE

4

We loved listening to the river, the river makes a big arc here and there is a nice beach with sand and small stones that the kids enjoyed, bathrooms were nice, and the trails had small gravel on them which kept the mud factor down. However, the campsites are close together without a buffer between. It was much nicer during the week as we pretty much had it to ourselves.

K.C. C

Verified

August 26, 2024 Stayed at: 003, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE

5

Loved this little campground and our site. Close proximity to Mishawaka. Even though we were in the Canyon, the highway was out of site and it was nice and quiet. Highly recommend!

Max H

Verified

July 21, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: STOVE PRAIRIE

4

The only problem here is that there is absolutely no cell service. you have to drive 15 - 20 miles to get service. There's a little highway noise but mostly it's covered up by the sound of the river.

Location Stove Prairie

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

Latitude & Longitude: 40.6834 / -105.397

Elevation: 1851 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

No RV water connections are available.

General

All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. 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

Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis before and after the reservation season

General

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

General

Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Filling at campground hydrants cross-contaminates the system and is not allowed.

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

ONLY 8 people allowed per site. Check-in with host at Ansel Watrous prior to setting up camp.

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

Tents must fit on the pads provided. 

General

RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 30 to 55 feet.

General

Pets must be on a hand-held leash.

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.

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