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12 sites
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8 sites
About Amphitheater (CO)
Number of accommodations: 20
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (394)
What Guests Are Saying
The Amphitheater Campground receives high praise for its stunning location, friendly and attentive camp hosts, and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms. Campers appreciate the proximity to hiking trails and the beautiful views, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. While there are concerns about bear activity and some restroom odors, the positives of the campground, such as its cleanliness and the hosts' helpfulness, far outweigh the negatives.
What Guests Are Saying
The Amphitheater Campground receives high praise for its stunning location, friendly and attentive camp hosts, and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms. Campers appreciate the proximity to hiking trails and the beautiful views, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. While there are concerns about bear activity and some restroom odors, the positives of the campground, such as its cleanliness and the hosts' helpfulness, far outweigh the negatives.
Review Summary
Evan M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Great and very friendly camp hosts! That alone would make me come back! Lots of talk about frequent bear activity during the nights (woke up to the sound of the dumpsters clanking one night). It seems to be expected in the area so come prepared with blankets/window covers so the bear don’t see into your cars!
The campground was great and location was the best part! Right off of the start of the million dollar highway and up onto the mountainside with a viewpoint of ouray!
Steven S
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
A wonderful campground perched high above Ouray! We had great camp hosts who dilegently took care of everything
My only complaint is that the bathrooms near our site really stunk!
Takeshi N
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Good location.
Janet W
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Beautiful campground. Host was great. Very well maintained.
Kevin O
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
There need to be bear boxes. The campground is visited every night. Beautiful location. Major trails leave right from the campground. The hike to the "Scenic Overlook", which takes you up to the natural amphitheater the campground is named for, is low-moderate and a must.
Caroline D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
the best experience! if staying in ouray it’s the closest option. spot 7 in my opinion had one of the best views. very clean bathrooms and friendly hosts
Joe H
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Camp hosts were great. Hot and dry weather but always wonderful to visit Ouray, CO
Roy B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Nice to get out of the heat for a bit. Very helpful hosts. The sites tend to be somewhat tight for even small RVs as the campground was built in the 50s when everyone tent camped.
Eryn V
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
We had a nice time enjoying the areas surrounding Ouray. It was a hot summer but fortunately at site 8 we had some good shade. We weren’t aware that we shared a parking area with site 9. This didn’t give us the privacy we were looking for. The other issue with our site is that you had the wafting smell of the bathroom, not very pleasant. I looked at all the other sites and really didn’t see a better one. They are close to one another. This is the price you pay for the great location of this campground.
The host was diligent and welcoming and the inside of the bathrooms were kept clean.
Anthony M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Campsite 25 was amazing, it had the best views
Location Amphitheater (CO)
Address:
Ouray, CO, 81427
United States
From Ouray, travel approximately 2 miles south on Highway 550. Watch for the campground sign and turnoff road to the left.
The campground is accessible via Highway 550, located approximately 2 miles north of the campground.
Elevation: 2575 feet
2.4 mi drive to downtown Ouray (about 8 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
- Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
- campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.
- FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Click here for more information on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
- Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
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