Camping Trip at Pawnee National Grasslands

IT'S BACK- Our Spring Migration Camping trip to Pawnee National Grasslands!!

Join us for a weekend camping trip to Pawnee National Grasslands in northeastern Colorado. I have reserved the Plover group campsite for two nights. Join us for both nights or one night only - your choice!

There's plenty of time for birding in the campground and surrounding area. For those of you that have joined us in the past, you know the birds can change in a matter of hours during spring migration. We always find some goodies!

It's not a Birding and Beers event without beers, so everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite beers and we'll enjoy beers, food, and conversation around the campfire each night.

Each morning, we'll start with a pre-breakfast bird walk around the campground in search of newly arrived spring migrants. You never know who will show up!

On Saturday, we'll also explore the surrounding area by car. If we're lucky, we'll spot many of the species Pawnee is famous for including Burrowing Owl, Lark Bunting, Thick-billed Longspur, Mountain Plover, and Chestnut-collared longspur.

What You Need To Know:

Cost: $25 (non-refundable). The cost is the same if you camp one or both nights. Please only RSVP if you are as certain as you can be that you'll join us. Your spot will be confirmed once you let me know what night(s) you're planning to camp and submit payment.

Parking fees at Crow Valley Campground have changed since we were last there. Now, the fee per vehicle is $8 per night payable directly to the camp host on arrival.

These events are popular and we want to be sure that everyone that RSVP's is committed to going. Spring weather on the eastern plains can be foul, but foul weather often brings in the birds!

Bring your own camping gear, food, drinks (beer and water), etc.

Pawnee bird checklist.