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About Amphitheater (CO)
Number of accommodations: 20
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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
Yuji S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Wonderful hikes "right out your back door". We've done the Perimeter trail before but it was just as good a second (and third) time. We also did the Chief Ouray and Sutton-Neosha Mine trails on separate days, which are both challenging vertical climbs that level out to spectacular (but sometimes harrowing) traverses to old mining sheds and beautiful waterfalls. They are both a short hikes from the campground. The camp host was very accommodating and helpful when we wanted to relocate campsites. Only pit toilets and no showers at Amphitheater, but we always add the Hot Springs and Pool to end of our camping trips to Ouray (a little pricey , but totally worth it).
Shannon M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Great location! Camp hosts were very kind and helpful!
Janet T
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Super attentive camp hosts. Beautiful scenery. Very peaceful. Wonderful perimeter hike around Ouray passing next to campground. The Upper Cascade falls was a strenuous but worthwhile hike - right from the campground . Fun hiking down to town and back up to campground.
Cecilia F
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Beautiful campground high above Ouray. Well spaced sites with lots of privacy. Great view of Ouray from site 10. Also there are many trails that begin in the campground which is very convenient. Getting there is no joke though. We missed an entire night of camping due to a rockslide covering 550.
Janet T
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Super attentive camp hosts. Beautiful scenery. Very peaceful. Wonderful perimeter hike around Ouray passing next to campground. The Upper Cascade falls was a strenuous but worthwhile hike - right from the campground . Fun hiking down to town and back up to campground.
Cecilia F
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Beautiful campground high above Ouray. Well spaced sites with lots of privacy. Great view of Ouray from site 10. Also there are many trails that begin in the campground which is very convenient. Getting there is no joke though. We missed an entire night of camping due to a rockslide covering 550.
James M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
The best campground management we have ever experienced
James M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
The best campground management we have ever experienced
Ben F
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
My fiance and I arrived later in the evening on a very rainy day, the campground host was out and about on his golf cart and immediately showed us to our site - he was very helpful! And what a sight the site was - site 6 to be exact. The site itself was very well maintained, with great views over the valley that Ouray is nestled into. Despite the rain we had a great evening, neighbors were very friendly - and not too close. Our only regret is that it was booked up so we couldn't stay more than one night! Will definitely be back someday soon.
Ben F
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
My fiance and I arrived later in the evening on a very rainy day, the campground host was out and about on his golf cart and immediately showed us to our site - he was very helpful! And what a sight the site was - site 6 to be exact. The site itself was very well maintained, with great views over the valley that Ouray is nestled into. Despite the rain we had a great evening, neighbors were very friendly - and not too close. Our only regret is that it was booked up so we couldn't stay more than one night! Will definitely be back someday soon.
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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