USFS•Fort Collins, CO•13h from Austin

Roosevelt NF — Cache la Poudre Canyon

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

Free

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

No signal

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

None

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

None — dispersed (14-day limit)

Max Length

25 ft

Highlights

▶ Cache la Poudre is Colorado's only designated National Wild and Scenic River — historical significance unique in the state
▶ Paved CO-14 corridor the entire canyon length; dispersed sites directly off the pavement — extremely rare for free USFS camping with a trailer
▶ Covers the northern Front Range (Fort Collins gateway) — distinct geographic corridor from all other CO entries

Planning Notes

Sites directly off CO-14 on National Forest land — check boundaries; some canyon sections are private. Stick to CO-14 corridor for trailer reliability (Pingree Park Road branch off CO-14 gets rough). Cell service drops to zero past mile 10. Fort Collins is full-service for resupply.

Contact: (970) 295-6600

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.