Pawnee National Grassland

About Pawnee National Grassland

Sprawling grassland in the South Platte River basin featuring buttes, hiking trails & bird-watching.

Pawnee National Grassland is a national park at 115 North 2nd Ave, Ault, CO 80610. It holds a 4.5 star rating from 1,827 Google reviews.

• Good for kids
• Dogs allowed

Location & hours

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  Bob Brems

  September 2026 · Google review

  ★★★★★

  Sh! No one seems to know about this place, so be quiet! My wife and I drove to the Pawnee Grasslands because we have some extra time on our trip to Denver. What a great decision!!!!!
  
  The road into this area is mostly gravel. But the road was wide and well maintained. Once in the grasslands we were awe struck by the beauty and majesty of the buttes. There was a display telling us a lot about this area; including the wild life, plants and geological features. There was a series of trails leading up to and around the buttes. The longest trail is listed as being 2 miles.
  
  My wife and I were amazed at the beauty of this area, the only sounds was the wind, and we didn't have to share this with anyone else! We saw one car on our trip out of the grasslands, and that was the total amount of other humans we had to share this place with.
  
  When we go back, we want to camp in the grasslands. I can't imagine what the night sky would look like there.
  
  Don't take my word for it, go experience it for yourself.

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  Jessica C

  May 2026 · Google review

  ★★★★★

  I got lost for a little bit. Google maps had me going to the middle of the road somewheres. I'd say just stick to the signs. Eventually found it and it was worth it. Beautiful place to view the views and jog the short trail. It was very windy the day I went, but sunny (early spring). Bathroom facilities, parking available.

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  The East Coast Yeti

  July 2025 · Google review

  ★★★★★

  Very interesting and expansive public lands for exploring and enjoying peach and tranquility. Wide open views to just take some time and slow down and enjoy everything. While dispersed camping we enjoyed coyotes sipping and howling and different groups responding back and forth while enjoying amazing sunset. Also lots of bird and antelope. Keep an eye out for scorpions and make sure to shake your shoes out before putting them on in the morning.

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  Jojy

  June 2025 · Google review

  ★★★★★

  Pawnee Grasslands is a birder’s paradise! In all the years we’ve been coming up here can’t remember when their has been this volume of so many birds - even despite the heat and drought conditions. The campground is also quiet and well maintained by the friendly campground host. Happy Birding!

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  Ronan Swim

  October 2025 · Google review

  ★★★★★

  dispersed camped here
  lots of nice little cacti
  I slept well it was chill
  there is a lot of windmills with big red lights it's cool
  definitely reccomend good dispersed camping close to panorama point and I80 if you are going to either of those

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