Crow Valley

9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO 80465

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Camp site features

Across 14 camp sites:

Fire pit: 10 of 14 sites
Picnic table: 10 of 14 sites
Pets allowed: 10 of 14 sites
ADA accessible: 6 of 14 sites
Group sites: 4 of 14 sites
Longest RV: 81 ft
Largest party: 100 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Duane D

Loop:Family Cg

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Reviewed a month ago

The camp host works hard to keep the campground clean and looking nice.

Jared R

Loop:Family Cg

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Reviewed a month ago

The camp host, Selso, is awesome! Such a nice man, very friendly and helpful. We've camped here twice now and both me and my kids have been so impressed with the site, but especially with how great a job he does of keeping it nice and making sure everyone has what they need. We can't wait to go back!

James C

Loop:Family Cg

Site:

Reviewed a month ago

The campground host is great, friendly and keeps this campground clean. We always enjoy our stay and will continue to camp at Crow Valley! The restrooms are clean and the campground is kept up very well!

Pamela G

Loop:Family Cg

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Reviewed a month ago

Our group had four sites. All were well maintained. The restrooms were also well maintained. The one guy who was doing the maintenance was doing a good job and was friendly. Not sure if the other guy that was in the camper at the host site was the host, other than asking to purchase fire wood we didn't have any interaction with him. Overall we had a good time. Thanks

Matt C

Loop:Lark

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Reviewed 2 months ago

the camp host kept everything very clean and well managed. There was plenty of room. They even had wood for us.

Robert W

Loop:Family Cg

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Reviewed 2 months ago

It is a perfectly maintained and clean campground and I would have given it 5 starts except for the proximity to the highway. I was awakened numerous times by trucks using their jake breaks (out in the middle of nowhere for some reason). No firewood at the campground, but the market in town sells little bundles for $6.

Availability

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Season dates

Peak season

Apr 30, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027

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Peak season

Apr 28, 2028 – Nov 4, 2028

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