OutReserve

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
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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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

Lorena F

Verified

May 30, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOWER

4

Loved this spot! It was super private and secluded from the others! It had its own little shaded and wooded space down by the river that was perfect for fishing! This spot is full sun almost the whole day fyi so bring a pop up tent!

Jeff B

Verified

May 19, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: UPPER

5

Very nice spot. The walk-up sites are well marked; the parking is good. Vault toilets were clean but it didn't look like there was a lot of cleaning of the sites. The fire pits for example were nearly full of ash and in one site there was a lot of junk that a camper had left the day before. But, I would go back again in a heartbeat!

Dustin T

Verified

May 12, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: UPPER

5

10/10 Perfect spot for a weekend getaway. Close to fresh water, bathrooms, Young Gulch, listening to the Poudre and waiving at white water rafters. Lots of shade.

JESSICA P

Verified

May 12, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER

5

Our family loves this campground and we kick off our camping season nearly every year. It’s always clean and well maintained. It’s right across from a wonderful hiking trail. These are perfect river side sites.

Craig E

Verified

November 1, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: UPPER

4

Nice campground, next to a nice stretch of the Cache la Poudre river, but highway noise detracts from the setting. But the campground stays open year round, so it's great for a end of season camping trip.

Charles H

October 11, 2023

5

Very Good place to camp. The noise from the flowing Poudre river is soothing.

Keith M

Verified

September 30, 2023 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOWER

5

Beautiful location and friendly staff working the campground occupancies.

Armando L

September 26, 2023

3

I understand this isn't simple and easy, but the lack of a dump station and fresh water for an RV is tough to manage. It would be a very welcome feature for the campground.

Amanda A

Verified

August 30, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER

4

Not enough privacy but enjoyed being so close to the river. Our kids took awhile to fall asleep because the river is pretty loud when everything else is quiet at night. All in all we had a great time.

Bev B

Verified

August 24, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: UPPER

3

We love Ansel Watruous but it was quite hot in August!

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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