Crow Valley
Crow Valley Recreation Area is set in the Pawnee National Grassland, a very popular site with bird enthusiasts. Over 200 species can be found in the area. Hiking and star gazing are favorite activities in this remotely located campground.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 10 |
| Group sites | 3 |
| group standard area nonelectric | 1 |
| group picnic area | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 81 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
15 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU | CROW | Group | Gravel | Partial | 100 / 20 | Yes | |||
| PICNIC | CROW | Group Picnic Area | Gravel | Full | 200 / 30 | Yes | |||
| 001 | FAMILY CG | Standard | Back-in | 52 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 002 | FAMILY CG | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 003 | FAMILY CG | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 004 | FAMILY CG | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | 16 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 005 | FAMILY CG | Standard | Back-in | 65 | Gravel | Partial | 16 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 006 | FAMILY CG | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 16 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 007 | FAMILY CG | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | FAMILY CG | Standard | Back-in | 46 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 08:00 AM, checkout 08:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 81 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites EDU, PICNIC, 005, 006 and 3 more are listed accessible |
Crow Valley Recreation Area contains four types of sites: a family campground, group overnight sites (Hawk, Plover and Lark), a group picnic area and an educational site (EDU). Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Each family site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. The group overnight sites can be reserved separately or together. Picnic tables and a campfire circle form a common area at each site. Tent pads are arranged around each common area. Parking is adjacent to each site. These sites have very little shade. The group picnic area can accommodate up to 200 people for day-use. It includes a lighted, covered shelter with several electrical outlets, 31 tables and a large barbeque grill. The Steward J. Adams Educational Site is accessible and can accommodate up to 100 people for overnight or day-use. It includes a three-sided covered shelter with electrical outlets and tables.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Booking | Reservations can be made 4-360 days in advance. |
| Fees | Interagency Senior and Interagency Access passes provide cardholders half price for basic campground fees. |
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Ault, Colorado, at the intersection of US Hwy 85 and Colorado State Hwy 14, take Colorado State Hwy 14 east for 22.7 miles, then take Weld County Road 77 north for 0.3 mile.
| Nearest town | Morrison, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.6439° N, 104.3378° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | The Great Outdoors RV ↗ | 32.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 37.1 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miCvra Birdwalk0.3 mi trail · hiking
- 0.2 miCvra Birdwalk Connectorunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miCvra Birdwalk Spurunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miCvra Mourning Dove0.4 mi trail · hiking
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.2 miBirdwalk Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
- inArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,491,783 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
Crow Valley sits at an elevation of 4,800 feet. Cottonwood and elm trees dot the landscape, providing pleasant shade in the family campground. However, the group campsites have little to no shade. Short grass prairie surrounds the recreation area. The Pawnee National Grassland sits east of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Eroding creek drainages crisscross the area. Elevations range from 4,375 feet on the prairie to 5,685 feet.
Recreation
Birding, exploring nature trails, viewing wildlife and star gazing are popular activities at Crow Valley. A volleyball court, horseshoe pit and ball field are available. The Lee and Dorothy Rhoads Farm Implement Museum is located within the recreation area. The collection of tools, donated by the descendants of homesteaders, can help one imagine what life was like in pioneer days.
Nearby
The campground is within driving distance from both the east and west units of Pawnee National Grassland and the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic Byway, a 128-mile route through wide-open terrain studded by the towering Pawnee Buttes.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Crow Valley?
Sites at Crow Valley are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made 4-360 days in advance. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Crow Valley?
Interagency Senior and Interagency Access passes provide cardholders half price for basic campground fees.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Crow Valley?
Check-in 08:00 AM, checkout 08:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Crow Valley open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Crow Valley have?
15 sites, including 10 standard sites without power, 3 group sites, 1 group standard area nonelectric, and 1 group picnic area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Crow Valley?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Crow Valley?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crow Valley. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Crow Valley?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Crow Valley?
Sites EDU, PICNIC, 005, and 006 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 7 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Crow Valley?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Crow Valley?
Birding, exploring nature trails, viewing wildlife and star gazing are popular activities at Crow Valley. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Crow Valley?
Morrison, Colorado. The campground is within driving distance from both the east and west units of Pawnee National Grassland and the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic Byway, a 128-mile route through wide-open terrain studded by the towering Pawnee Buttes.
Source: Getting there