Cache la Poudre River
Ansel Watrous entrance sign
Ansel Watrous Camp Site 15
Ansel Watrous road
Ansel Watrous Camp Site 15 Overview

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

Available sites

13 total sites

About Ansel Watrous

Ansel Watrous Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 22 mi northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.

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2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 20 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: UPPER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: UPPER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: UPPER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: UPPER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 008, Loop: UPPER Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 009, Loop: UPPER Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 010, Loop: UPPER Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 012, Loop: LOWER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: LOWER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 014, Loop: LOWER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 015, Loop: LOWER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: LOWER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: LOWER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

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.

Review Summary

4.5
219 reviews
5
69.4%
152
4
18.3%
40
3
7.3%
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2
1.8%
4
1
3.2%
7

Ted D

Verified

October 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: UPPER

5

Camp Host did a fine job keep the place organized and clean. The site itself is stunning with mountain views and a large burbling stream within 50 ft of campsite. Road tracking noise died down late in the evening and was not an issue while sleeping.

Ian H

Verified

October 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER

1

Host had allowed someone to occupy our site as a first come first serve customer. Campground was completely booked, so we had nowhere to stay. Host offered no solutions. I’m glad we only live an hour away, I’d hate to think if someone who had traveled much further was in our shoes.

Bob L

Verified

October 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: UPPER

4

Quiet peaceful except for a few heavy trucks on the nearby highway

Elizabeth S

October 4, 2022

4

Very nice. There was some confusion because the reservation tags were not on the spots as they were supposed to be. Fortunately everything worked out. I'll definitely be back!

Pamela S

October 4, 2022

4

We reserved a spot,but someone else was t here when we arrived. He said he'd alrready paid. Luckily, the lot next to it was free,so we stayed there. The stay was great, but the campground organization was very poor.

Angela S

Verified

September 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER

5

Campsites very well maintained, toilets fresh and clean. Several nearby trails and good fishing. The sound of the river made for a lovely 3 day outdoor adventure.

nicole w

Verified

August 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER

5

Had a great quiet little get-away! The camp site manager was nice and let us know that there’s been some wildlife around the campsite. Our site number 6 has nice trees and a path to get close to the river. We will be back!

Lance C

Verified

August 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER

5

My wife, grandson, pooch, and I stayed for one night here. We had spot #15 right on the bend of the river. The spot was very spacious and clean. The fire pit was near the picnic table and the jaunt to the riverside was mere feet. Great little campsite along the Poudre River.

FREDERICK P

Verified

August 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: UPPER

5

Very nice clean and friendly

Alex T

August 10, 2022

5

The cleanest pit toilets I have ever seen.

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.

Nearest town

Morrison, CO - 99 mi

About over 1 hr (107 min) to downtown

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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