Places to stay near Mishawaka Amphitheatre

TENT & RV CAMPING

Though camping is not permitted at the Mishawaka but there are a great many options for accommodations nearby in the Poudre Canyon. We are happy to share this page as a resource to help book your next stay. All listed distances are from Mishawka.

Summer season in Northern Colorado is a very busy time, we highly recommend planning ahead and making reservations. Reminder to check fire regulations before heading out.

You will see a lot of mention of the Cache la Poudre River, we will affectionately call the “Poudre” for brevity. The Poudre is a designated Wild and Scenic River which is granted to rivers of outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations. 

Ansel Watrous ~.9 miles from Mishawaka

Ansel Watrous Campground is the closest campground to Mish, just a little east down Hwy 14. The campground offers accessible single-family sites, each equipped with a 12-by-15 tent pad, a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host. The campsites are camper and tent friendly, 17 spots reservations accepted.

The campground is situated among Ponderosa pines on the banks of the Poudre.

Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing, kayaking, biking, horseback riding, and hiking opportunities.

Stove Prairie Campground ~2.9 miles 

Stove Prairie Campground is located on the Poudre River a short drive west of Mish on Hwy 14. The campground offers eight accessible, single-family campsites. Four sites are walk-to tent sites. Each site is equipped with a 12-by-15 tent pad, table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the surrounding forest, or purchased from the campground host. Reservations accepted.

The campground is situated among ponderosa pine and aspen trees on the banks of the Poudre.

Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing, kayaking, biking, horseback riding, and hiking opportunities.

Narrows Campground ~6.6 miles

Narrows Campground is located on the Poudre River on along Hwy 14, west of Mish. The campground offers accessible single-family sites, including eight walk-to tent sites. Each site is equipped with a 12×15′ tent pad, a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the host. Reservations accepted.

The campground is situated among ponderosa pine and aspen trees on the banks of the Poudre. The lower loop drops off steeply to the river.

Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing, kayaking, biking, horseback riding, and hiking opportunities.

Mountain Park Campground ~10 miles 

Mountain Park Campground is located on the Poudre River Hwy 14 west of Mish. Campers and tents, 54 spots. Reservations accepted, 2 first come first serve spots. Reservations accepted.

The campground offers accessible single- and double-family sites, and a group site that can accommodate up to 75 people. Sites 1 through 32 have electric hookups. Sites 33 through 54 do not have hookups. Picnic tables, 12×15′ tent pads, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Coin showers are located on-site. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the host. Volleyball and basketball courts, a playground and horseshoe pits.

A forest of ponderosa pine trees covers the campground, which is situated on the banks of the Poudre.

Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, horseback riding, and hiking opportunities.

Bellaire Campground ~ 26 miles

Northwest of Mish, found near Red Feather Lakes. The campground is comprised of rolling hills, pine forests and unique rock formations. At an elevation of 8,600 feet, canoeing and fishing are popular activities on 10-acre, no-wake Bellaire Lake. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months. Some sites may have reduced shade. 

The campground offers accessible single, double and triple family sites with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host.

Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, and hiking opportunities.

West Lake Campground ~29 miles

Located in Red Feather Lakes, northwest of Mish. The campground offers 31 accessible single- and double-family campsites, with electric hookups. Five additional sites are designated for tent camping only and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the campground host.

The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest, on the shore of West Lake, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months. Sites may have reduced shade.

Canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the 25-acre, no-wake West Lake, also hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Dowdy Lake Campground ~30 miles

Located in Red Feather Lakes, northwest of Mish. The campground offers 60 accessible single and double family campsites with electric hookups. Ten sites are designated for tent camping only and do not have hookups. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Dead and downed firewood may be gathered in the forest or purchased in bundles from the campground host. Reservations accepted.

The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest on the shore of Dowdy Lake, at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months. Some sites may reduced shade.

Canoeing, paddleboarding, and fishing are popular activities on the 115-acre, no-wake Dowdy Lake and nearby can be found hiking and biking

CABINS & CAMPING

The Columbine Lodge ~6 miles

Located in Poudre Park, east of Mish. Tent and RV spaces, plus cabins available near the Poudre River available to rent. Reservations accepted. Store onsite.

Bighorn Cabins ~18 mile

Big Horn Cabins, family owned and operated, are located west on HWY 14 from Mish, situated at 7,200 feet elevation off the Poudre River in an area known as Rustic.

All rental cabins are equipped with complete kitchens, bathrooms with showers, king or queen beds, TV, WIFI and gas grills with picnic areas.

Glen Echo Resort ~18 miles

Glen Echo can be found west on Hwy 14 from Mish on the Poudre River. Amenities include a convenience store, restaurant, lounge, and liquor store. There are 17 camping cabins, 2 mobile homes and 1 penthouse. The resort offers 80 RV sites and 16 basic tent sites with a bath house. There is an outdoor events pavilion and playground.

Archer’s Poudre River Resort ~ 19 miles 

Archer’s Poudre River Resort west of Mish on HWY 14 along the River. Open all year. 15 cabins available, studio, one, two and four bedroom log cabins, all have modern heat, bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, linens and DVD/TV with satellite. Archer’s also provides full service RV sites and tent sites. Hot tub, group picnic area and large fire pit area are centrally located for our guest use.

CanyonSide Campground ~19 miles

CanyonSide Campground located west of Mish on Hwy 14 and is a family owned and operated campground located in the Poudre Canyon, across from the Poudre River. Five fully furnished cabins, ten RV sites with full hook ups and a large tenting area. Recreational opportunities such as white water rafting, kayaking, fly fishing and horseback riding. There are also miles of hiking and ATV trails.

Amenities include vehicle access, WiFi, private fire pits, RV hookups, and nearby gas station.

KOA Ft. Collins Lakeside ~21 miles

Located NW corner of Fort Collins, tent sites, cabins, and deluxe cabins are available. 

Onsite recreation of paddle boats, fishing, mini golf, bike rentals, a jump zone, pool and splash zone. Serving breakfast and pizza at KOA Food Truck.

*Shuttle tickets from Colorado State University in Fort Collins for all Mish shows can be found on website for purchase

Trading Post Resort ~30 miles

The Trading Post Resort is open year round and is located in the scenic Poudre Canyon 30 miles west of Fort Collins, Colorado. 13 cabins available for rent. Small store on site with souvenirs, fishing supplies, and groceries.

We are just a hop, skip, and a jump from approximately 70 miles of the Poudre River to choose your favorite fishing hole, to explore or hike, or to just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Six miles up the canyon are various lakes that all provide excellent fishing opportunities, including many high altitude lakes. Hundreds of miles of scenic hiking trails, ORV trails, cross country ski/snowshoe trails, snowmobile trails, and downhill/snowboarding opportunities are within close proximity of the resort as well.

Redstone Ridge Relaxation ~33 miles

RV, dispersed tent camping or rent a historic cabin on a beautiful property northeast from the Mish.  

Cabin has a sauna, hot tub, and fast WiFi. Onsite there is fishing, hiking, biking, birding, wildlife, tubing, river, gem mine, Native American history, and more!

Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch ~33 miles

Beaver Meadows located NW, near Red Feather Lakes and has several accommodation options including condos, cottages, cabins, hotel style lodge rooms and camping for any group, all offering exquisite views of the river valley. All of our year-round lodging units have bed linens, bath towels, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, and satellite television. Those units with kitchens have basic dishware and utensils provided. All condos, upper lodge rooms and the JP family cabin have fireplaces.

Activities include hiking, 18 hole disc golf, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, horseshoes, cornhole, bird-watching and nature photography, bonfire nightly Thurs-Sun

LODGING

The Armstrong Hotel ~24 miles

Old Town Fort Collins’ only independent hotel offers 43 unique and eclectic rooms and suites with the ambience of upscale casual. Jazz lounge and bar can be found just an elevator ride down from your room in the basement of this stylish building. Easy access to Mish shuttle pick up.

*Shuttle tickets from Colorado State University in Fort Collins for all Mish shows can be found on website for purchase*

Best Western University Inn ~24 miles

Closest accommodations to Mish shuttle pick up. In the midst of a vibrant college town, the Best Western University Inn is just across the street from Colorado State University and only blocks from historic Old Town. One of the top-rated hotels in Fort Collins, CO, guests have easy access nightlife, nature and popular local events, while enjoying upscale comfort and amenities. 

*Shuttle tickets from Colorado State University in Fort Collins for all Mish shows can be found on website for purchase*