3.7117 reviewsPrice
$18/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$18/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Adjacent to Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River
Tent campers and small RV owners (under 30 feet) who want a Wilderness trailhead at their doorstep and river fishing for trout. Grab site #3 early in summer, walk 80 steps upstream, and you'll find boulders, waterfalls, and a 30-foot sand beach. Moose sightings are real.
Highway 14 road noise reaches every site after dark, and the vault toilet doubles as a public restroom for passing drivers at all hours. Pack all your water in, since there's none on-site, and get there early because four sites go fast with no reservations.
Reference information about Big South Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This is a small campground located adjacent to Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River near the Big South Trailhead. It is best suited for tent or small RV camping. There are four sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. This site provides access to hiking (within the Comanche Peak Wilderness), fishing and scenic driving.</p><p>View a <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1098602.pdf">campground map</a>.</p>
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Summer brings daytime highs in the 60s-70s°F and cool nights in the 30s-40s°F at this elevation. This is the best season for hiking, fishing the Poudre, and wildlife viewing. Afternoon thunderstorms are common. Winter temperatures drop to 10-16°F, with heavy snow blanketing the canyon. Expect moderate weekend crowds during summer, though the four-site limit keeps things quieter than busier Front Range campgrounds.
Summer highs in the 60s–70s°F; best season for hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing per descriptions.
Big South Campground is a small campground best suited for tent or small RV camping. The campground features four sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Potable water is not available, but restrooms are provided on-site. Check-in details and maps can be accessed on the official site.
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