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River Access
About Ansel Watrous
Number of accommodations: 13
Seasonal information
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 (182)
What Guests Are Saying
Ansel Watrous Campground offers a fantastic setting right by the Poudre River, with well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Many guests appreciate the friendly camp host and the easy access to hiking trails and fishing spots. While some reviewers noted issues with noise from the nearby road and close campsite arrangements, the overall experience is highly rated, making it a popular choice for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Ansel Watrous Campground offers a fantastic setting right by the Poudre River, with well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Many guests appreciate the friendly camp host and the easy access to hiking trails and fishing spots. While some reviewers noted issues with noise from the nearby road and close campsite arrangements, the overall experience is highly rated, making it a popular choice for campers.
Review Summary
Jeff G
VerifiedJune 24, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOWER
Bathrooms were clean and well-maintained - camp hosts were friendly, informative and courteous, but also left us alone to enjoy our experience
Frederick B
VerifiedJune 19, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOWER
Campground hosts were all over it! Bathroom was very clean. We were surprised there was no sanitizing solution in the bathroom. A great time - we already booked an additional stay later this year!!
Bev B
VerifiedJune 11, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: UPPER
We love this campground! Everything was great and the hosts were awesome-very friendly & accommodating!!
Melinda R
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 010, Loop: UPPER
Great place to unwind and enjoy nature
RYAN S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 010, Loop: UPPER
Very nice campground, hosts were very helpful. Overall great place for us to stay the night, will likely stay again.
Kris O
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: UPPER
I was a little skeptical with regard to Ansel Watrous campground as we pulled in. The campground is RIGHT off the main road, my fear being that is all we would hear. I was plesantly surprised!! Even with the road so close, what you mainly hear is the river behind you. There was plenty of shade and my husband and son were able to do plenty of river fishing the entire time. The location is not too far for us to repeat a quick visit again in the future. I would recommend this site for sure.
Julie R
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 008, Loop: UPPER
The campground was clean and well maintained. The outhouses were kept up nicely and did not smell bad. This is really a beautiful campground in a great location. You can't go wrong with this one!
Destine R
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER
Itβs a beautiful campground with lots of tall trees & the river running past. Large spaces, clean restrooms.
Kayla Y
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 009, Loop: UPPER
Gal running the campsite was kind, And wonderful!
Henry R
January 10, 2020
The location was good and the staff was very helpful. Excellent trails all the way up the mountains.
Location Ansel Watrous
Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
From Fort Collins, take Highway 14 northwest for 13 miles.
The campground is accessible via Highway 14, which is a major road leading northwest from Fort Collins.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.6897 / -105.349
Elevation: 1780 feet
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
