Stove Prairie Campground campground
Stove Prairie Campground
The campground provides several amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. There are picnic tables and fire rings at each site, and vault toilets are available for campers. However, it is important to note that there is no water source at the campground, so campers must bring their own drinking water. Additionally, there is no electricity or hookups available for RVs.
Reservations are not accepted at Stove Prairie Campground, and sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it is advisable to arrive early to secure a spot, especially during peak camping season. The best time to visit this campground is during the summer months when the weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
While camping at Stove Prairie Campground, visitors should be cautious of wildlife encounters, particularly bears. It is important to store food properly and follow bear safety guidelines to ensure the safety of both campers and wildlife. Additionally, due to the remote location of the campground, it is recommended to bring all necessary camping supplies and be prepared for limited cell phone reception.
What's on-site at Stove Prairie Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Stove Prairie Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stove Prairie | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Lower Narrows | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Narrows | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Narrows Campground: Upper And Lower | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Ansel Watrous | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Stove Prairie Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn | 471 cfs | → |
| North Fork Cache La Poudre R. At Livermore | 7 cfs | → |
| N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal | 1 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre River At Fort Collins | 287 cfs | → |
| Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville | 21 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C | 266 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Stove Prairie Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore 9.9 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bellvue 5.9 W | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Virginia Dale 7.2 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| La Porte 10.0 Nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Laporte 1.4 Nw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Red Feather 5.9 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Cache La Poudre Wilderness
- Gateway Mountain Park
- Bingham Hill Park
- Roosevelt National Forest
- Lory State Park
- Horsetooth Mountain Park
Boat launches
- Pineview River Access Point (Put-In, Take-Out)
- Bridges River Access Point (Put-In)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out)
- Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out #2)
- Filter Plant River Access Point (Put-In)
- Dowdy Drive 2, Larimer County
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Stove Prairie Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Stove Prairie Campground
Can I make reservations at Stove Prairie Campground?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Stove Prairie Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Stove Prairie Campground.