Arapaho Bend Natural Area

Fort Collins Colorado Parks , Fort Collins Colorado Trails

Welcome to Arapaho Bend Natural Area located on the banks of the Cache la Poudre River in Fort Collins, Colorado. Come out and do a little fishing or explore the trails. 

Wildlife: Arapaho Bend Natural Area is rich in wildlife. Some of the animals that call this place home include beavers, coyotes, deer, foxes, rabbits, racccoons, squirrels, and over 80 species of birds making this place great for bird-watching. Some of the fish in the ponds include bass, bluegill, sunfish and yellow perch. 

To contact the park office please call 970-221-6660.

Fort Collins Colorado Park Ordinances 

*Unless otherwise posted or unless one has obtained special permits, all parks open at 5:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; bicycles, fires, golfing, motor vehicles, skating.

*The following are prohibited; alcoholic beverages (except at certain special events), defacing public property, glass objects, harming of wildlife, littering. 

*The following require special pemits; bonfires, campfires, camping, conducting group events, feeding of wildlife, operation of motorized watercrafts, planting new plants, 

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Colorado, and United States Statutes.