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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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Reviews (182)
What Guests Are Saying
Ansel Watrous Campground offers a fantastic setting right by the Poudre River, with well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Many guests appreciate the friendly camp host and the easy access to hiking trails and fishing spots. While some reviewers noted issues with noise from the nearby road and close campsite arrangements, the overall experience is highly rated, making it a popular choice for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Ansel Watrous Campground offers a fantastic setting right by the Poudre River, with well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Many guests appreciate the friendly camp host and the easy access to hiking trails and fishing spots. While some reviewers noted issues with noise from the nearby road and close campsite arrangements, the overall experience is highly rated, making it a popular choice for campers.
Review Summary
Anne E
June 13, 2023
Great time!
Kenneth H
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOWER
Beautiful, quiet little campground right on the river. We only spent one night, but would go back again if in the area.
Anna B
June 3, 2023
Peaceful spot on the river
Sandy F
May 28, 2023
We had a great time for so early in the season. Watching bighorn sheep ewes & babies were the highlight!
Dennis L
May 15, 2023
Beautiful campground....great views of the river and canyon...level sites clean pit toilet...fresh water available. Site #4 was perfect for solar and Starlink. Camp host Pam was very helpful and professional.
Shawn G
VerifiedMay 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: UPPER
Clean campsite. Few spots close together but other than that was amazing
Steven S
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: UPPER
My stay was mid-November so it would not be similar to a summer stay. Only one other person at the campground other than the caretaker so it was super quiet. Zero trash. My campsite was clearly marked with my reservation. Cleanest pit-toilet that I have ever used. River running by the campground was very pretty. No complaints.
Milo M
November 26, 2022
Cold camping in my RV several times in the winter has been a great getaway just 45 minutes from home. Fort Collins. I love to get up in the morning to see the deer around my RV. Walking along the banks of the Poudre River when it is snow and ice cover is awesome. The campground host is always helpful when needed.
Craig J
VerifiedNovember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER
We were testing out our new pop up camper. We were the only people there (mid Nov). Host was still on location but we didn't talk to him. Restrooms were ok; toilet paper not refilled but we didn't run out. Nice location by the Poudre River.
Chris C
VerifiedNovember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER
Great campground on the river. Robert was the host during my stay. He was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.6897 / -105.349
Elevation: 1780 feet
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
