Aspen Glen is a small, pleasant 9-site campground set amidst an aspen and mixed conifer forest and open meadow. It is located adjacent to Colorado Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River. Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, scenic driving, four-wheel driving and wildlife viewing are recreational opportunities available nearby. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table.
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At a Glance
Reservations:
All campsites first-come, first-served.
Fees
Check our campground table for fee information. Fees are discounted 25% when water is off. Reservations are not accepted. Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes provide cardholders half price for basic campground fees.
Open Season:
6/1 - 9/8
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 25 to 35 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.
Directions: Drive 11 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287.Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 and travel approximately 49 miles up the Poudre River Canyon. The campground is on the north side of the highway, along Joe Wright Creek.
Occasionally you will find empty campsites in the Aspen Glen Campground along the Cache la Poudre River on a Friday afternoon, as it is approximately 60 miles from Fort Collins.
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.
No. of Sites
9 sites
Reservation Info
Reservations are not accepted. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
RV Camping
Occasionally you will find empty campsites in the Aspen Glen Campground along the Cache la Poudre River on a Friday afternoon, as it is approximately 60 miles from Fort Collins.
Hookup - Sewer
no
Hookups - Electric
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.
Dump Stations
no
Pavement Type for Parking
Gravel
No. of Sites
9 sites
Size Restrictions
RV sites range from 25 to 35 feet in length.
Reservation Info
Reservations are not accepted. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hookup - Water
no
Fishing
HIDE
River and Stream Fishing
Please check with the Colorado Division of Wildlife for information about licenses and regulations. http://wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/