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Amphitheater (CO)

A photo of facility AMPHITHEATER (CO) with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole

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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

Campground Amenities

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Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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20 Sites Available

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

Reviews (360)

What Guests Are Saying

Amphitheater Campground is highly praised for its stunning views, cleanliness, and friendly, helpful camp hosts who enhance the overall experience. While the campground features tight roads and small sites, making it less suitable for larger RVs, it is ideal for tents and smaller trailers. Some guests noted the need for bear boxes and improvements to the pit toilets, but many expressed their eagerness to return due to the beautiful setting and access to hiking trails.

Review Summary

4.6
360 reviews
5
76.7%
276
4
15.6%
56
3
3.3%
12
2
3.9%
14
1
0.6%
2

Keith T

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

4

Staff was very nice and informative. Some of the bathrooms needed to be updated but those that worked were kept clean. It was crowded but no one was out of line. The location is great as is the town and the loop hike is not to be missed. the public hot springs are so great.

Tom C

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

Perhaps the most beautiful campsite I've ever experienced. Broad overlook of Ouray. Well kept and secluded.

Keith T

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

4

Staff was very nice and informative. Some of the bathrooms needed to be updated but those that worked were kept clean. It was crowded but no one was out of line. The location is great as is the town and the loop hike is not to be missed. the public hot springs are so great.

Tom C

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

Perhaps the most beautiful campsite I've ever experienced. Broad overlook of Ouray. Well kept and secluded.

Laura R

Verified

December 22, 2019 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

We loved this camp ground. Biggest thing to note the roads inside it are narrow and steep, you really can’t take large campers and vehicles here.! We have an old pop up trailer tent and small truck and there were some sites that wouldn’t have been accessible to us. Read the site descriptions carefully! A lot of the sites are close together, when we stayed July 2019 for a week all the campers were considerate and it wasn’t an issue. This ground is popular and was full every night. Book 6 months out if you want to stay here. If this camp ground is accessible to you it’s worth the trip. The 2019 host was friendly, the sites were well maintained and the restrooms clean and stocked with loo roll! The views from our site 6 were beautiful, we had visits from deer and chipmunks. This is bear country but thankfully we didn’t see any of them. We loved that this ground feels like you are out of town but that town is easily accessible. There are multiple hiking trails, 4 wheel trails and the hot springs close. We will be back!

Laura R

Verified

December 22, 2019 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

We loved this camp ground. Biggest thing to note the roads inside it are narrow and steep, you really can’t take large campers and vehicles here.! We have an old pop up trailer tent and small truck and there were some sites that wouldn’t have been accessible to us. Read the site descriptions carefully! A lot of the sites are close together, when we stayed July 2019 for a week all the campers were considerate and it wasn’t an issue. This ground is popular and was full every night. Book 6 months out if you want to stay here. If this camp ground is accessible to you it’s worth the trip. The 2019 host was friendly, the sites were well maintained and the restrooms clean and stocked with loo roll! The views from our site 6 were beautiful, we had visits from deer and chipmunks. This is bear country but thankfully we didn’t see any of them. We loved that this ground feels like you are out of town but that town is easily accessible. There are multiple hiking trails, 4 wheel trails and the hot springs close. We will be back!

Scott P

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 017, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

What a great place to camp. The site is so beautiful and quiet. You are just 5 min from town but a world away. The sites are clean well organized and bathrooms clean as well. We tent camped and the site was level and well tended. I would highly recommend staying here. We stayed here the weekend after July 4th 2019.

Todd R

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 024, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

This is a wonderful place to spent time in the summer, Cooler than most other areas in Colorado with plenty of thing to do (Swim, hike, 4 WD, explore) We come for the 4th of July and have always loved the area and this campground is quite and out of the way adding to it's splendor.

Scott P

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 017, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

What a great place to camp. The site is so beautiful and quiet. You are just 5 min from town but a world away. The sites are clean well organized and bathrooms clean as well. We tent camped and the site was level and well tended. I would highly recommend staying here. We stayed here the weekend after July 4th 2019.

Todd R

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 024, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

5

This is a wonderful place to spent time in the summer, Cooler than most other areas in Colorado with plenty of thing to do (Swim, hike, 4 WD, explore) We come for the 4th of July and have always loved the area and this campground is quite and out of the way adding to it's splendor.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.0225 / -107.662

Elevation: 2575 feet

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: June 3, 2026

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