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)

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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

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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%
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3
7.3%
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1.8%
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3.2%
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Melinda R

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: UPPER

5

Great place to unwind and enjoy nature

RYAN S

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: UPPER

5

Very nice campground, hosts were very helpful. Overall great place for us to stay the night, will likely stay again.

Kris O

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: UPPER

4

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

Verified

January 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: UPPER

5

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

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER

5

It’s a beautiful campground with lots of tall trees & the river running past. Large spaces, clean restrooms.

Kayla Y

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: UPPER

5

Gal running the campsite was kind, And wonderful!

Henry R

January 10, 2020

5

The location was good and the staff was very helpful. Excellent trails all the way up the mountains.

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 & 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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