Crow Valley
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ng
Crow Valley Recreation Area is set in the Pawnee National Grassland, a very popular site with bird enthusiasts. Over 200 species can be found in the area. Hiking and star gazing are favorite activities in this remotely located campground.
Crow Valley Recreation Area contains four types of sites: a family campground, group overnight sites (Hawk, Plover and Lark), a group picnic area and an educational site (EDU). Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Each family site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
The group overnight sites can be reserved separately or together. Picnic tables and a campfire circle form a common area at each site. Tent pads are arranged around each common area. Parking is adjacent to each site. These sites have very little shade.
The group picnic area can accommodate up to 200 people for day-use. It includes a lighted, covered shelter with several electrical outlets, 31 tables and a large barbeque grill.
The Steward J. Adams Educational Site is accessible and can accommodate up to 100 people for overnight or day-use. It includes a three-sided covered shelter with electrical outlets and tables.
Notifications and Alerts
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 camp host.
Need to Know
- No RV water connections are available.
- 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
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within campground
- Shooting, archery and fireworks are prohibited
- Extra parking is not available
- Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis outside the reservation season
- Fees at the educational site and the group picnic site are calculated by the number of people using the site
- Click here to learn more about the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland.
- 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.
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.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 35' on single units, 30' at the Lark group site.
Natural Features
Crow Valley sits at an elevation of 4,800 feet. Cottonwood and elm trees dot the landscape, providing pleasant shade in the family campground. However, the group campsites have little to no shade. Short grass prairie surrounds the recreation area.
The Pawnee National Grassland sits east of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Eroding creek drainages crisscross the area. Elevations range from 4,375 feet on the prairie to 5,685 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is within driving distance from both the east and west units of Pawnee National Grassland and the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic Byway, a 128-mile route through wide-open terrain studded by the towering Pawnee Buttes.
Recreation
Birding, exploring nature trails, viewing wildlife and star gazing are popular activities at Crow Valley. A volleyball court, horseshoe pit and ball field are available.
The Lee and Dorothy Rhoads Farm Implement Museum is located within the recreation area. The collection of tools, donated by the descendants of homesteaders, can help one imagine what life was like in pioneer days.
Contact Information
Mailing
9054 U.S Hwy 285 Morrison CO 80465
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (970) 834-9270
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Ault, Colorado, at the intersection of US Hwy 85 and Colorado State Hwy 14, take Colorado State Hwy 14 east for 22.7 miles, then take Weld County Road 77 north for 0.3 mile.
Available Campsites
- Site 007, Loop FAMILY CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site LARK, Loop LARK, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site PLOVER, Loop PLOV, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop FAMILY CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop FAMILY CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site EDU, Loop CROW, Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- Site PICNIC, Loop CROW, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 006, Loop FAMILY CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop FAMILY CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site HAWK, Loop HAWK, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop FAMILY CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop FAMILY CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop FAMILY CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop FAMILY CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop FAMILY CG, Type Standard Nonelectric
