Kelly Flats Campground

Area Status: Closed

Campsites #21 and #20, located in an open conifer forest, with the Cache La Poudre River in the back

Kelly Flats is a first-come, first-served campground located adjacent to Colorado Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River. There are 29 sites available including four walk-in tent sites. This is primarily an open conifer forest setting but there is a variety of vegetation found along the riparian zone of the river. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. The primary activities in this area include stream fishing and enjoying the ambience of the river as it flows through the campground.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Campsites 1 - 7 and 10 - 12 are open for camping. Due due to the potential for burn scar flooding, the remaining sites are closed.
Reservations:	All campsites are first-come, first-served.
Fees:	Check our campground table for fee information. Fees are discounted 25% when water is off. Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes provide cardholders half price for basic campground fees.
Open Season:	5/26 - 9/18
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 15 to 65 feet. Call the local ranger district office for site-specific measurements.
Closest Towns:	Fort Collins, Rustic
Water:	Drinking water is usually available through late September.
Restroom:	Vault Toilets
Operated By:	Concessionaire: American Land & Leisure
Information Center:	Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Contact Us

General Information

Directions: Drive 10 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Highway 14 and drive approximately 25 miles.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

This popular first come, first serve riverside campground usually fills by Thursday afternoon in July and August.

No. of Sites	19 RV sites and 10 walk-in sites for tents only
Reservation Info	Reservations are not accepted. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fire Information	Unless fire restrictions are in effect, campfires are allowed in the fire ring provided, dead and down wood may be gathered from the forest if available. Wood may also be purchased from the hosts.

RV Camping

This popular first come, first serve riverside campground usually fills by Thursday afternoon in July and August.

No. of Sites	19 sites
Pavement Type for Parking	Gravel
Reservation Info	Reservations are not accepted. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hookup - Water	no
Hookup - Sewer	no
Size Restrictions	RV sites range from 15 to 65 feet in length.
Dump Stations	no
Fire Information	Unless fire restrictions are in effect, campfires are allowed. Dead and down wood may be gathered from the forest. Wood may also be purchased from the campground hosts.
Hookups - Electric	no