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About Ansel Watrous
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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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
Shawn G
VerifiedMay 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: UPPER
Clean campsite. Few spots close together but other than that was amazing
Steven S
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: UPPER
My stay was mid-November so it would not be similar to a summer stay. Only one other person at the campground other than the caretaker so it was super quiet. Zero trash. My campsite was clearly marked with my reservation. Cleanest pit-toilet that I have ever used. River running by the campground was very pretty. No complaints.
Milo M
November 26, 2022
Cold camping in my RV several times in the winter has been a great getaway just 45 minutes from home. Fort Collins. I love to get up in the morning to see the deer around my RV. Walking along the banks of the Poudre River when it is snow and ice cover is awesome. The campground host is always helpful when needed.
Craig J
VerifiedNovember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER
We were testing out our new pop up camper. We were the only people there (mid Nov). Host was still on location but we didn't talk to him. Restrooms were ok; toilet paper not refilled but we didn't run out. Nice location by the Poudre River.
Chris C
VerifiedNovember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER
Great campground on the river. Robert was the host during my stay. He was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Lisa D W
November 13, 2022
Lisa D W
November 13, 2022
Lisa D W
November 13, 2022
Douglas M
November 4, 2022
The Ansel Watrous Campground is a good late-in-the-season campground (Oct. 1st and later) for a couple reasons. First, most campgrounds on federal lands close in late September. Second, the elevation of the Ansel Watrous Campground is below 6 ft so the weather is similar to that in Fort Collins or Denver metro. The campground also is one of very few I visit that is right next to a large river - in this case the Poudre River. Finally as a hiker I like the fact that Young Gulch Trailhead is just a couple hundred yards west of the campground.
David A
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: UPPER
A bit off the beaten path but still less than 30 minutes from Fort Collins. All the sites are large and back up to a river. The road noise from Route 14 is real but fades into the background after a while. We were in site 6, and given the late season timing we practically had the campground to ourselves. Not much to do in the immediate area but heading into Fort Collins opens up a lot of biking and touring options. We'd stay here again.
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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