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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
Elizabeth M
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
This is a really nice campground if you are looking for something affordable and close to Ouray. It also has access to good hiking trails. The only drawbacks are the lack of bear boxes (you have to keep all food and cooking utensils in your car), and the composting outhouses that are not always conveniently located, and waft unpleasant odors in unpredictable directions.
Elizabeth M
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
This is a really nice campground if you are looking for something affordable and close to Ouray. It also has access to good hiking trails. The only drawbacks are the lack of bear boxes (you have to keep all food and cooking utensils in your car), and the composting outhouses that are not always conveniently located, and waft unpleasant odors in unpredictable directions.
Patrick Z
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
The views from the lookout in the campground are amazing. Very cless as n and well run facility. The Hosts were friendly and took time to answer all my questions.
Patrick Z
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
The views from the lookout in the campground are amazing. Very cless as n and well run facility. The Hosts were friendly and took time to answer all my questions.
Lynn B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
We camp at national forest campgrounds a lot and these restrooms were by far the worst we've seen. There is no reason for well maintained vault toilets to have such a stench. We were almost a block away and still the stench wafted into our site. Inside they were almost unbearable. We've camped at Ouray for 20+ years and the last couple of years the bathroom cleanliness has gone steadily downhill. This year was the worst by far though and affected our experience. Please require better restroom cleanliness, especially in covid19 times, there is no excuse.
Lynn B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
We camp at national forest campgrounds a lot and these restrooms were by far the worst we've seen. There is no reason for well maintained vault toilets to have such a stench. We were almost a block away and still the stench wafted into our site. Inside they were almost unbearable. We've camped at Ouray for 20+ years and the last couple of years the bathroom cleanliness has gone steadily downhill. This year was the worst by far though and affected our experience. Please require better restroom cleanliness, especially in covid19 times, there is no excuse.
Aimee K
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
This was our 3rd camping trip at Amphitheater Campground (the 1st trip with our kids). We loved our stay, and we cannot wait to return!
Aimee K
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
This was our 3rd camping trip at Amphitheater Campground (the 1st trip with our kids). We loved our stay, and we cannot wait to return!
Kristen N
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Wonderful campground with great views of Ouray. Fills up so get a reservation but don't count on first come first served on a weekend. You can hike directly into the Perimeter trail and also down to town. Really pretty perfect campground!
Kristen N
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Wonderful campground with great views of Ouray. Fills up so get a reservation but don't count on first come first served on a weekend. You can hike directly into the Perimeter trail and also down to town. Really pretty perfect campground!
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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