Tom Bennett Campground

State: Colorado

Open: May 27 - mid-October

Number of Sites: 12

Elevation: 8950

County: Larimer

Free: No

About: Located near Pingree Park, this campground is situated adjacent to the South Fork Cache la Poudre River in a lodgepole pine forest setting. This campground provides a primitive camping experience in a remote location. There are ten sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. The facility has a restroom but no drinking water. This is an older facility and will not accommodate larger RVs. Popular activities include hiking and stream fishing.

Fees: $11 (2011)

Usage: Light

Water: None

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Restrictions: A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 15 to 25 feet. Call the local ranger district office for site-specific measurements.

Directions: Drive 10 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287.Turn left (west) onto Highway 14 and proceed 26 miles. Turn left (south) on to Pingree Park Road (County Road 63E). Drive approximately 17 miles to the campground.