Campus West
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Campus West is the grid of 1960s and 1970s houses, condos, and townhomes on 0.10 to 0.20 acre lots that spreads west from the CSU main campus along West Elizabeth Street, with a commercial strip of restaurants and shops around Elizabeth and Shields and entry prices estimated at $300K to $600K. Transfort Route 31 runs from the CSU Transit Center through Plum Street and Campus West to Ram's Village, and Route 3 covers Plum and Elizabeth toward the Equine Center, so campus is a short bus ride or bike trip. Bennett Elementary at 1125 Bennett Road is under half a mile south, and Rolland Moore Park at 2201 S Shields Street adds eight lighted tennis courts, a fourplex ballfield, and the Ross and Fischer natural areas along Spring Creek about a mile away. Taft Hill Road, three minutes west, is the route toward Horsetooth Reservoir, roughly 4 miles beyond.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Old Town Fort Collins (100+ restaurants, shops, breweries, events)
- Colorado State University campus and events
- New Belgium Brewing, Odell Brewing, 20+ craft breweries
- Horsetooth Reservoir (boating, swimming, fishing, rock climbing)
- Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (29 miles of trails)
- Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area (trails and wildlife)
- Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area (1,400 acres, 180+ bird species)
- Spring Creek Trail (7-mile paved urban trail)
- Poudre River Trail
- Power Trail (north-south bike corridor)
- Gardens on Spring Creek (community botanic garden)
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
- Lincoln Center (performing arts)
- Edora Park and Rolland Moore Park (major rec centers)
- Collindale Golf Course and Southridge Golf Course
- City Park (pool, playgrounds, tennis)
- 960+ acres of developed parks, 45+ miles of paved trails
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Inside Fort Collins. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Campus West
Where is Campus West?
Campus West is in Fort Collins, about 1.0 miles southwest of the Fort Collins center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Campus West built?
Homes in Campus West were built between 1960 and 1980 (mid-century / late 20th century). Builders on record include various builders.
What amenities does Campus West have?
Campus West amenities include adjacent to CSU main campus, walkable to university events and facilities, proximity to Horsetooth Reservoir, and established homes with nice-sized yards.
How big are the lots in Campus West?
Typical lots in Campus West run 0.10–0.20 acres.
Which schools are near Campus West?
Schools near Campus West include Bennett Elementary, Blevins Middle School, and Rocky Mountain High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in Campus West?
County parcel records show about 10 parcels in Campus West.
How high is Campus West?
Campus West sits at about 5,030 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- CSU campus green spaces
- Rolland Moore Park
- Bennett Elementary
- Blevins Middle School
- Rocky Mountain High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 1 minElizabeth St
- 1 minShields St
- 3 minTaft Hill Rd
Transit in Fort Collins: Transfort MAX bus rapid transit (Mason Corridor, Downtown to South Transfer Center) · Transfort local bus routes throughout city · Bustang regional service to Denver (2+ hours) · Fort Collins bike share (FC Bikes) · 280+ miles of bike lanes and trails (Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community)
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About This Profile
This profile of Campus West was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range is an estimate built from comparable nearby neighborhoods rather than from direct listings. Amenity coverage is moderate, and some features rest on a single source.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.
