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About Amphitheater (CO)
Number of accommodations: 20
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
- Restrooms
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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
Jada J
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Steve the camp host is so friendly and helpful and wants you to have the best experience. The campsite is well maintained and has the best views of Ouray. Will be back!
Thomas B
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Mixed bag. This is a great spot with easy access to town, trails and sulfur free hot springs.
My site 15 had a sweet view of the mountains in the morning, and the red rock ampitheater at the back of the campground is beautiful.
There was zero shade however, so it gets hot until evening. Many trees in the campground have died, so lack of shade is a growing problem at many sites.
The pit toilet bathrooms except for one by the campground host are outdated and really smelly. The campground hosts are super friendly and clean the toilets often, and the sites are clean, but the weeds and dead branches are out of control. This is a great area, but the campground needs some love.
Jada J
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Steve the camp host is so friendly and helpful and wants you to have the best experience. The campsite is well maintained and has the best views of Ouray. Will be back!
Thomas B
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Mixed bag. This is a great spot with easy access to town, trails and sulfur free hot springs.
My site 15 had a sweet view of the mountains in the morning, and the red rock ampitheater at the back of the campground is beautiful.
There was zero shade however, so it gets hot until evening. Many trees in the campground have died, so lack of shade is a growing problem at many sites.
The pit toilet bathrooms except for one by the campground host are outdated and really smelly. The campground hosts are super friendly and clean the toilets often, and the sites are clean, but the weeds and dead branches are out of control. This is a great area, but the campground needs some love.
Karen H
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Ray is a beautiful town and the campground is not too far out of town, but you feel very remote. The campground hosts are great. Beware if you’re pulling a trailer that all of the sites are small. I’ve been there twice now and it takes some fancy parking even with a short trailer. The bathrooms (vault toilets) are super clean. I did parts of the perimeter trail, it’s beautiful, but if you’re not in shape, it would be very difficult. Parts of it are so steep they cut stairs into the trail for you.
Karen H
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Ray is a beautiful town and the campground is not too far out of town, but you feel very remote. The campground hosts are great. Beware if you’re pulling a trailer that all of the sites are small. I’ve been there twice now and it takes some fancy parking even with a short trailer. The bathrooms (vault toilets) are super clean. I did parts of the perimeter trail, it’s beautiful, but if you’re not in shape, it would be very difficult. Parts of it are so steep they cut stairs into the trail for you.
David B
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Pit toilet fan rattled constantly, much worse than a generator running.
David B
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Pit toilet fan rattled constantly, much worse than a generator running.
Cheryl W
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Best place in the world and the hosts are awesome!
Cheryl W
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Best place in the world and the hosts are awesome!
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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