Ansel Watrous

9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, Colorado, United States

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
River Access

About Ansel Watrous

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

Number of accommodations: 13

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 19

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
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
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: UPPER
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: UPPER
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: UPPER
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 008, Loop: UPPER
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 009, Loop: UPPER
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 010, Loop: UPPER
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: LOWER
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: LOWER
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 014, Loop: LOWER
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: LOWER
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: LOWER
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: LOWER
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (182)

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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

4.5
182 reviews
5
71.4%
130
4
15.9%
29
3
7.1%
13
2
1.6%
3
1
3.8%
7

Carly R

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: UPPER

5

Excellent hosts and a wonderful site.

David D

Verified

December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOWER

5

It was very relaxing and wonderful. The storms and the blue sky shining through was like nothing I never experienced before. I hope to make it back some day.

Location Ansel Watrous

Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States

Highway access

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

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