Cache La Poudre Wilderness
Cache La Poudre Wilderness is a 9,482-acre wilderness area in Larimer County, Colorado. It rises from about 6,122 to 8,686 ft. The nearest town is Red Feather Lakes, 9.5 miles away in a straight line.
Cache La Poudre Wilderness map
Cache La Poudre Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Cache La Poudre Wilderness is 12.
- Campfires are prohibited in some areas: Prohibited within 200 feet of listed features.
- Red Feather Lakes, CO is the nearest town, 9.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Cache La Poudre Wilderness is about 8,686 ft, and its lowest about 6,122 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Mount McConnel, about 7,996 ft.
Who manages Cache La Poudre Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 9,482 | Not on record | 12 | Not on record | Canyon Lakes Ranger District, 970-295-6700 |
Getting to Cache La Poudre Wilderness
- Red Feather Lakes, CO is the nearest town, 9.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Cache La Poudre Wilderness
- Kelly Flats Trailhead (0.13 mi outside the boundary, 6,788 ft), at 40.6828, -105.4831
- Mount Mcconnell (#992) Kreutzer Nature (0.29 mi outside the boundary, 6,630 ft), at 40.6829, -105.4610
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Cache La Poudre Wilderness
- Mount McConnel summit
- Bear Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Campgrounds in and around Cache La Poudre Wilderness
- Narrows camping (0.3 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
- Mountain Park camping (0.4 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Public lands next to Cache La Poudre Wilderness
- National forestCache La Poudre Wilderness lies inside Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
- Wilderness areaComanche Peak Wilderness is 1.7 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Colorado
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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