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Ansel Watrous

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

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

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • River Access
    River Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently open - Jan 1 to Apr 30

Sites & Availability

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: UPPER
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: UPPER
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: UPPER
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: UPPER
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
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
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: LOWER
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
014, Loop: LOWER
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: LOWER
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: LOWER
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: LOWER
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night

Reviews (182)

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

Charles B

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOWER

3

Enjoyed the kayaking and hiking.
Plenty of rainfall.
The new Riverside development in Poudre Park has friendly staff and great coffee.
No water at campsite.

Patrick H

June 2, 2025

3

Campground host was very ornery but otherwise this campground is very nice and in a great location. It’s unfortunate that AL&L run this campground instead of people who appreciate the area.

Allen H

May 23, 2025

5

The host was friendly and kept the vault toilets clean and well stocked.

Doug B

Verified

May 23, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOWER

5

Very clean. Not much road noise since you're so close to the river. Easy access to lots of hiking in the canyon.

Matthew G

October 27, 2024

2

The campsites are really close together. We could hear our neighbors conversations.

DAVE M

October 11, 2024

5

A very nice Campground close to the Poudre River. A nice getaway with lots of hiking trails close by

Elizabeth G

Verified

September 25, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOWER

5

Beautiful area and the camp host was most helpful!

Brock T

Verified

September 23, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOWER

5

Absolutely beautiful campsite. We saw male and female mule deer coming over the mountain to get some water from the river. It was a great place to stay. Bathrooms and trash cans were a short walk. Picnic table and fire ring provided. Few camp sites down had a fire going. We fished and cold plunged in the river.

Gary C

Verified

September 19, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER

4

Beautiful campground, right on the river. Very clean!
The draw backs are that the camp sites are a little close together and most are small.
And the campground is close to the highway.
But I will come back. We really enjoyed the 3 days we were there.

Anthony W

Verified

September 12, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOWER

4

We have camped here for years. Wonderful campground.

Location Ansel Watrous

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

Latitude & Longitude: 40.6897 / -105.349

Elevation: 1780 feet

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