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Recreation Region: Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Big Bend Campground

This campground is located on a sagebrush and open conifer forest flat adjacent to the Cache La Poudre River. There are eight sites available, including three walk-in tent sites. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate, bear locker and picnic table. There is a bighorn sheep viewing station along the entrance road to the campground.

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Reservations

First come, first served campground

General Information

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 35 to 45 feet. 

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $23 per night

Check Current Conditions under Campground Status for fee information.

Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.710414

Longitude: -105.726567

Elevation

7,700’

Directions

Drive 11 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 and travel approximately 39 miles to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 22, 2025