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

Available sites

13 total sites

About Ansel Watrous

Ansel Watrous Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 22 mi northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 20 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: UPPER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: UPPER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: UPPER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: UPPER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 008, Loop: UPPER Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 009, Loop: UPPER Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 010, Loop: UPPER Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 012, Loop: LOWER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: LOWER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 014, Loop: LOWER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 015, Loop: LOWER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: LOWER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: LOWER RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (219)

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

4.5
219 reviews
5
69.4%
152
4
18.3%
40
3
7.3%
16
2
1.8%
4
1
3.2%
7

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.

Joseph C

Verified

September 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPER

4

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

4

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

5

Very clean and peaceful campground right next to the river. Sleep with the river as your music

Sarah W

Verified

July 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER

5

Campground is well maintained and bathrooms are clean

Elizabeth P

Verified

July 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER

5

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 & Directions for Ansel Watrous

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

Elevation: 1,780 ft

Getting There

From Fort Collins, take Highway 14 northwest for 13 mi.

Nearest town

Morrison, CO - 99 mi

About over 1 hr (107 min) to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 14, which is a major road leading northwest from Fort Collins.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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