Camp In Colorado: Mountain Park Campground

Mountain Park Campground is located about 21 miles west of Highway 287 on Highway 14 at an elevation of 6,500 feet. The campground is situated amongst ponderosa pines along the south shores of the Cache La Poudre River. There are 55 sites in the campground. All of the sites are suitable for RV camping. Most of the sites are wooded. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grate. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 45 feet. Many sites have electrical hookups. There are showers available in the campground.
The roads through the campground are paved. There are 11 water hydrants and seven restrooms. All of the restrooms will accommodate disabled persons. There is a day use picnic area and a group camping area. The group area will accommodate up to 75 campers. Volleyball and basketball courts and horseshoe pits are available. Reservations are accepted and can be made 5 - 240 days in advance. Sites 1-32 at Mountain Park accept reservations and have electrical hookups. Sites 33-55 are first-come, first-served and offer no electricity. The season for this campground normally runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, depending on the weather. Check with the Forest Service for the current fees.

Features:

55 sites Maximum spur length of 45 feet

Drinking water Next to stream or lake

Seven restrooms Disabled facilities

Group camping Picnic Area

Electrical hookups Playground

Elevation: 6,500 feet Showers

Reservations accepted for sites 1 - 32

Link to recreation.gov (877-444-6777)

Canyon Lakes Ranger District: 970-295-6700

Activities:
FISHING: Fishing for trout is available in the Cache La Poudre River that runs along side of the campground.

HIKING: Hiking is available on the nearby Mount McConnel Trail. The trailhead is located in the Mountain Park campground, a few miles west of Dutch George Flats.

BIKING: Mountain biking is available at various places in Poudre Canyon.

SIGHT SEEING: Take the Poudre Canyon Highway for a great scenic drive.

Directions:
Take Highway 287 north from Fort Collins to Laporte. Continue on Highway 287 to Highway 14. Travel west on 14 for 21 miles to the campground. The campground is on the left side of the highway.

Order Colorado's Front Range Camping

55 sites	Maximum spur length of 45 feet
Drinking water	Next to stream or lake
Seven restrooms	Disabled facilities
Group camping	Picnic Area
Electrical hookups	Playground
Elevation: 6,500 feet	Showers
Reservations accepted for sites 1 - 32