Crow Valley Recreation Area

Colorado, United States

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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.

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    • CAMPING
    • HIKING
    • PICNICKING

    About Crow Valley Recreation Area

    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 campsites have 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.