Learn more about this Colorado Campground Kelly Flats National Forest Campground



Region: Front Range
County: Larimer
Latitude: 40.6824813 Longitude: -105.4838818 Elevation: 6,600 ft.
Total Sites: 29
Group Sites: No
Max Vehicle length: 40 ft.
Water: Yes Elec: No Fire pits: Yes
Nearby Towns: Red Feather Lakes, Eggers, Indian Meadows, Mishawaka

Kelly Flats campground sit in a meadow on the Cache la Poudre riverKelly Flats Campground is located in the Roosevelt National Forest about 23 miles west of Highway 287 on Highway 14. The campground is in a sunny location in a large open meadow along the Cache La Poudre River. Of the 29 sites in the campground, 20 are suitable for RV camping and 9 are more suited to tenting. The river runs through the campground, so there are two sections connected by a bridge. The roads are paved and there are 3 water hydrants and 4 restrooms, 3 of which are handicapped accessible. The usual season for this campground is Memorial Day through Labor Day, depending on weather.

Kelly Flats 4-wheel fun across Highway 14 along with mountain biking and hiking around the Mt. McConnel TrailActivities in the area include trout fishing in Cache La Poudre River next to campground, hiking on the nearby Mount McConnel Trail which begins in the Mountain Park campground about a mile to the east, and mountain biking on 4-wheel drive jeep roads across Highway 14. The Poudre Canyon Highway provides many miles of scenic drive and pullouts to enjoy the views. Red Feather Lakes is also nearby and makes a great day trip for fishing and sightseeing.

Services available at the Kelly Flats Campground:

Vault toilets, fire grates, picnic tables and drinking water

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Directions to the Kelly Flats Campground

Location: Drive 10 miles north of Fort Collins on Hwy 287 to Laporte. Turn left onto Highway 14. Drive approximately 24 miles west on Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon Hwy).  The campground is on the left side of the highway.

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Additional Information

  • Kelly Flats is a first-come, first-served campground. Reservations are not accepted.
  • Please review the bulletin board or consult the campground host for specific rules, regulations and restrictions in this campground

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