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Narrows Campground: Upper and Lower
The Narrows Campground is split into two sections, Upper and Lower.
The Upper is located 32 miles northwest of Fort Collins on Colorado Highway 14, this campground is adjacent to the Cache la Poudre River. The area varies from dense forest to open meadow and is surrounded by steep mountains. Each of the seven sites contain a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. Popular activities include fishing, white water rafting and hiking. There is a day-use area associated with this facility providing six picnic sites each with a picnic table and grill.
The Lower is located along Colorado Highway 14 adjacent to the Cache la Poudre River. This is a walk-in tent camping area with eight sites. Foot paths lead to the individual campsites. Each site has a tent pad, picnic table and fire grate. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. This campground is situated in a ponderosa pine setting near the river. In addition to camping, fishing is the primary activity at this area.
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At a Glance
| Reservations: | Campsites are reservable from mid-spring through September 18, 2021. Make your reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 as early as 6 months in advance and at least 4 days prior to arrival. There is an additional $9 fee for this service via the website and a $10 fee for reservations made via the call center. |
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| Fees: | Check detailed fee information on www.recreation.gov or see general fees on our campground table.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. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | A single site may hold up to eight people. Upper Narrows: 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 30 to 50 feet. Lower Narrows:Parking spaces provided separate from the campsites. |
| Closest Towns: | Fort Collins, Rustic |
| 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 Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Highway 14 and proceed 20 miles to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
Also called the "Narrows" reserve your spot in either the lower loop with tents only, or the upper loop with both tents and RVs. All sites are near the Cache la Poudre River.
| No. of Sites | Upper Narrows: 7 sites Lower Narrows: 8 walk-in sites for tents only |
| Reservation Info | Reservations are accepted at all campsites. Sites can be reserved as early as 180 days in advance up to a minimum of four days prior to arrival. Reservations may be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. |
| 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
Also called the "Narrows" reserve your spot in either the lower loop with tents only, or the upper loop with both tents and RVs. All sites are near the Cache la Poudre River.
| No. of Sites | Upper Narrows: 7 sites |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Gravel |
| Reservation Info | Reservations are accepted at all campsites. Make your reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 as early as 180 days in advance and at least 4 days prior to arrival. Reservations may be made at www.recreation.gov. |
| Hookup - Water | no |
| Hookup - Sewer | no |
| Size Restrictions | RV sites range from 30 to 50 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 |