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About Ansel Watrous
Number of accommodations: 13
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2026 Season availability
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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
DAVE M
October 11, 2024
A very nice Campground close to the Poudre River. A nice getaway with lots of hiking trails close by
Elizabeth G
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOWER
Beautiful area and the camp host was most helpful!
Brock T
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOWER
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
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER
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
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOWER
We have camped here for years. Wonderful campground.
Joseph C
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER
Great campground! Clean and next to the river. Downside, Noisy highway traffic, especially motorcycles. Apparently there is no law enforcement on the highway to curb the speeding.
Another downer, the men’s toilet was locked and no signage to point this out.
All-in-all, it was a good experience. My wife and I had camped there years ago. We plan on visiting again before cold weather hits.
Nicole D
August 14, 2024
Quite a few steps down to the river from this site. Not much of a beach off the river. Lots of large boulders along the river bed. Sites 3 and 5 had areas clear to sit in the water.
Mark W
July 25, 2024
Very clean and peaceful campground right next to the river. Sleep with the river as your music
Sarah W
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER
Campground is well maintained and bathrooms are clean
Elizabeth P
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER
I would love it if Colorado residents would be allowed to reserve sights prior to the m being opened to the rest of the world.
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