Crow Valley

About this site

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 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. 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. 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. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578. Additional Info: Crow Valley Recreation Area family campground has 10 sites: single family sites accommodate up to 8 people and double sites up to 16 people. One RV or tents/campers per site. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Sites 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9 reservable on Recreation.gov. Vault toilets and drinking water provided. No electricity or dump station.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

81 feet

Contact

• (970) 834-9270
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233845

Location

40.644971, -104.343348