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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. This oasis on the prairie has cottonwoods which provide some shade and small meadows, and is surrounded by northeastern Colorado's short-grass prairie. There are ample opportunities for sports and recreation for the whole family. 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 campsiteshave 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 4,900 feet on the prairie to 9,500 feet at the summit of the Pawnee Buttes. 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.
Located 32 miles northeast of Greeley or 14 miles east of Ault, just off State Highway 14, turn north on Weld County Road 77, travel 1/4 mile to the campground entrance on the west side of the road.
Group Site Fees:
30 person Overnight Group Sites = $55
Picnic / Day Use Group site = $60 for up to 50 persons, $121 for 51-100 persons, $182 for 101 -150 persons, $182 for 151 - 200 persons, and $242 for 151-200 persons
Steward Adams EDU site of $72 for 1 - 50 persons or $145 for 51 - 100 persons)
Had a cozy little picnic here. Local cottonwoods and other trees provide some good shade, and the summer cotton fall made the experience almost magical, to wax poetic.
Definitely a good place to stop whether coming to or leaving the mountains.
Very nice campground, very nice camp host, and well maintained facilities. There is no water and the creek is dried up, but still very nice place, Just a warning locals are a bit odd and will pretend to be the host and will invite themselves to your site, but still very cool campground
Crow valley camp ground is really nice.They have bolted toilets but they smell really nice and very well maintained. No showers or water pumps which sucks but there is a local water pump in the town Briggsdale which is only bout a mile away. They have a nice picnic area, and a lots of pretty trails to go on. The stars at night are very pretty too. The campgrounds are space out and they have shade from the trees which also provides privacy. The camp host is very nice and chill and keeps the camp looking great. Warning: Lots of bugs especially flys so bring bug spray. Great camp to go to totally recommend
Really nice campground. The cleanest and nicest smelling vault toilets I’ve ever seen. The only trouble was the flies so make sure you’re ready to face bugs. Had a really nice and relaxing visit.
