Amphitheater (CO)

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20 total sites

RV Sites

12 sites

Tent Sites

8 sites

About Amphitheater (CO)

Amphitheater Campground is located near the town of Ouray, Colo., at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and great hiking and off-road trail opportunities.

Number of accommodations: 20

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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 31 to Sep 12

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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20 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 004, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
007, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
009, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
010, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
012, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
013, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
014, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
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🚐 025, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
No Hookups
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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.

Review Summary

4.6
394 reviews
5
76.9%
303
4
15.2%
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3
3.8%
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2
3.6%
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Erin H

Verified

December 15, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

Loved it here. Vault toilets were a new experience... did NOT enjoy that but you can’t blame them for other people stinking it up. It was kept clean and staff were kind

Erin H

Verified

December 15, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

Loved it here. Vault toilets were a new experience... did NOT enjoy that but you can’t blame them for other people stinking it up. It was kept clean and staff were kind

Alejandra V

Verified

October 1, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

Beautiful campsite at a great location!

Alejandra V

Verified

October 1, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

Beautiful campsite at a great location!

Kathleen A

Verified

September 9, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

4

Enjoyed the campground very much. Location great for hiking & to town. Campground full every night, sites were clean. Only thing was the intense odor from the outhouse! And our site wasn't even close to the building!

Kathleen A

Verified

September 9, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

4

Enjoyed the campground very much. Location great for hiking & to town. Campground full every night, sites were clean. Only thing was the intense odor from the outhouse! And our site wasn't even close to the building!

Joe H

Verified

August 31, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

3

Last year trees had to be cut down for safety reasons that we understand. That made out campsite more out in the open with little to no shade. But we still like the campsite.

Joe H

Verified

August 31, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

3

Last year trees had to be cut down for safety reasons that we understand. That made out campsite more out in the open with little to no shade. But we still like the campsite.

Christine L

Verified

August 24, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

2

Site details are wrong on Recreation.gov in these ways:
1. The site (#10) has no tree shade whatsoever
2. The site does not have space for a second unit. There is one parking space and one tent pad.

The fire ban was NOT enforced by the camp hosts. The campers in units 6 & 7 (on hill above your site, #10) had a campfire on 8/22/20. There were no evening rounds made by the hosts. I reported the fires the next morning to a no-action response. :(

The pit toilets are extraordinarily stinky. We camp a lot and usually really appreciate pit toilets.

Christine L

Verified

August 24, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

2

Site details are wrong on Recreation.gov in these ways:
1. The site (#10) has no tree shade whatsoever
2. The site does not have space for a second unit. There is one parking space and one tent pad.

The fire ban was NOT enforced by the camp hosts. The campers in units 6 & 7 (on hill above your site, #10) had a campfire on 8/22/20. There were no evening rounds made by the hosts. I reported the fires the next morning to a no-action response. :(

The pit toilets are extraordinarily stinky. We camp a lot and usually really appreciate pit toilets.

Location Amphitheater (CO)

Address:

Ouray, CO, 81427
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 550, located approximately 2 miles north of the campground.

Elevation: 2575 feet

Distance to downtown

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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Last updated: September 10, 2026

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