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Pet Friendly
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Average nightly rates13 total sites
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4 sites
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 (208)
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
Jennifer J
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: UPPER
Beautiful campground especially with the river running right behind it. No cell service in the area.
Jim D
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: UPPER
Most sites have some trees for shade. All sites are close to the river, great access for fishing.
Charles H
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER
The camp site, facilities, and camp host were wonderful. The weather however was terrible. It rained and snowed so much we were stuck insider our camper. After a couple of nights of cold we were the only campers left at Ansel Watrous. We did not stay all the nights we had reserved due to the weather. This is a very nice campground. We have stayed here several times, but sometimes the weather changes your plans. We will camp her again this year, but we hope the weather is better next time.
Paul S
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER
Everything was very nice
Jon J
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER
Nice spot. Pay attention to length restrictions. Tight entry curve.
Anne E
December 23, 2025
Very easy to navigate
Jack R
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: UPPER
My favorite place to camp on the Poudre
Donald T
November 17, 2025
Great spot by the river!
Courtney B
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOWER
My boyfriend and I stayed here when we came to see a concert at the Mish. This campground us worth it even without the concert! We stayed at a site at the end and had a small beach area to swim in. It was directly behind our site, so we enjoyed sounds of the water all night. Oh yes, the camp manager was really nice. He picked uo the tinest bits of trash in our site and offered fire wood for purchase, and was happy to answer questions about the area.
If you walk to the Mish be careful on your walk home. Highly recommend!
Justin R
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: UPPER
Host was awesome. Easy walk to the Mishawaka. Super clean and quiet considering the road is pretty close by.
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.
Elevation: 1780 feet
99 mi drive to downtown Morrison (about 1 hr 47 min)
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Last updated: September 1, 2026
