Tunnel Campground

Area Status: Closed

This campground is located along the Laramie River Road (County Road 103) near the confluence of the West Branch Laramie River and the Laramie River. It is situated in a mature lodgepole pine forest where the mountain pine beetle has been very active. As a result, many dead trees have been cut to provide for visitor safety. Although somewhat less shady than in years past, the facility still provides for a pleasant camping experience. Each of the 49 sites has a picnic table, fire grate and tent pad. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. Popular activities include stream fishing, hiking in the Rawah Wilderness and wildlife viewing.

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At a Glance

Reservations: All campsites are first-come, first-served
Open Season: ... - ...
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 70 feet.
Closest Towns: Fort Collins, Rustic, Walden
Water: Drinking water is usually available through late September.
Restroom: Vault Toilets
Operated By: Vista Recreation

General Information

Directions: Drive 10 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287.Turn left (west) onto Highway 14. Drive approximately 50 miles and turn right (north) onto County Road 103 (Laramie River Road). It is approximately seven miles to the campground entrance, which is on the west side of the road.

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Activities

Campground Camping

You may spot moose along the Laramie River Road that leads to this campground. Just seven miles off of State Highway 14, you can often find open campsites Friday morning.

No. of Sites 49 sites
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

You may spot moose along the Laramie River Road that leads to this campground. Just seven miles off of State Highway 14, you can often find open campsites Friday morning.

No. of Sites 49 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 25 to 70 feet in length.
Dump Stations 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.

River and Stream Fishing

Please check with the Colorado Division of Wildlife for information about licenses and regulations. http://wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
40.672732

  Longitude : 
-105.855562

  Elevation : 
8,600'