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About Ansel Watrous
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
River Access
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- River Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (219)
What Guests Are Saying
Ansel Watrous campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting by the river, providing enjoyable camping experiences with friendly hosts and great access for fishing and hiking. Many guests appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. However, some reviewers noted issues with site reservations and occasional road noise, but these concerns did not overshadow the overall positive experiences shared by most campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Ansel Watrous campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting by the river, providing enjoyable camping experiences with friendly hosts and great access for fishing and hiking. Many guests appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. However, some reviewers noted issues with site reservations and occasional road noise, but these concerns did not overshadow the overall positive experiences shared by most campers.
Review Summary
Charles H
October 11, 2023
Very Good place to camp. The noise from the flowing Poudre river is soothing.
Keith M
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOWER
Beautiful location and friendly staff working the campground occupancies.
Armando L
September 26, 2023
I understand this isn't simple and easy, but the lack of a dump station and fresh water for an RV is tough to manage. It would be a very welcome feature for the campground.
Amanda A
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER
Not enough privacy but enjoyed being so close to the river. Our kids took awhile to fall asleep because the river is pretty loud when everything else is quiet at night. All in all we had a great time.
Bev B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: UPPER
We love Ansel Watruous but it was quite hot in August!
Lizabeth K
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: UPPER
Love this campsite and Pam and Jesse are the BEST hosts.
Jennifer L
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOWER
Camp hosts were super nice, they checked and cleaned the out houses daily. Fresh well water, beautiful riverfront sites
christianna w
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER
Beautiful location on the river. Close to Fort Collins and The Mish! Great hiking, loved watching the rafters shoot down the river! Easily got our 25 ft airstream into the site and campground. The hairpin turn listed in the description was no issue. Hike Hewlett Gulch trail just down the road. Had a few beers and saw a free band at Mishawaka Amphitheater. If you drive into Fort Collins get some coffee at Harbringer and chocolate at Nuance, both in Old Town.
Alicia F
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER
Campsite seriously floods in the rain, absolutely needs a draining area to keep the rain out of the tent.
Lizabeth K
July 12, 2023
The campground hosts are great.
Location & Directions for Ansel Watrous
9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465 United States
Elevation: 1,780 ft
Getting There
From Fort Collins, take Highway 14 northwest for 13 mi.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via Highway 14, which is a major road leading northwest from Fort Collins.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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