Stove Prairie Landing Campground
Description:
Stove
Prairie Landing campground is located about 15 miles west of Highway 287 on
Highway 14 at an elevation of 6,000 feet. The campground is situated in an
open area with ponderosa pine and aspen along the Cache La Poudre River. There
are nine sites in the campground. Five are suitable for RV camping and four
are more suitable for tents. The RV sites are in the open area while the tent
sites are in the trees. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grate.
The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 30 feet. All but one
site have direct access to the river.
The
roads through the campground are paved. There is one water hydrant and one
disabled accessible restroom. Disabled van parking and wheelchair accessible
trails are available in the campground. Reservations are not accepted for
campsites in this campground. This campground is open all year round. Check
with the Forest Service (970-498-2770) for the current fees.
Features:
| 9 sites |
Maximum spur length of 30 feet |
| Drinking water |
Next to stream or lake |
| One restroom |
Disabled facilities |
| No reservations |
Elevation: 6,000 feet |
Campground Layout
Activities:
FISHING: Fishing is good for trout in the Cache La Poudre river
that runs along side of the campground.
HIKING:
Hiking is available at Young Gulch (2 miles east on Highway 14) or Grey Rock
(6.3 miles to the east on Highway 14).
BICYCLING:
Mountain biking is available at Young Gulch (2 miles east on Highway 14),
Hewlett Gulch (6 miles to the east) and Stove Prairie Road.
SIGHT
SEEING: Take the Poudre Canyon highway for a great scenic
drive.
Other Nearby Resources:
Directions:
Take
Highway 287 north from Fort Collins to Laporte. Continue on Highway 287 to Highway
14. Travel west on 14 for 15 miles to the campground. The campground is on the
right side of the highway.
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