Amphitheater (CO)

, Ouray, Colorado, United States
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About Amphitheater (CO)

Amphitheater Campground is located near the town of Ouray, Colo., at an elevation of 8.4 ft. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and great hiking and off-road trail opportunities.

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20 total sites
RV Sites 12 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 8 sites Check Availability

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2026 (Current year)

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20 Sites Available

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🚐 004, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 007, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 008, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 009, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 010, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 011, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 012, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 013, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 014, Loop: AMPHITHEATER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 015, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 017, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 018, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: AMPHITHEATER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

424 reviews

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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.

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4.7

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3 stars 3.8% (16)
2 stars 3.5% (15)
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Charles S

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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

The hosts are very nice and keep a very clean campground. I would give them 5 stars. The toilets are horrible. You can smell them from 30' away. I bet the campground is grossing $20k a month in the summer. Come on Forest Service -- replace one a year with those new designs that do not smell. I give the toilets 0 stars. Add more spaces for campers there are too many people being turned away. Dead trees have been cut down which is fine, however could you you remove them rather that just leave then laying around!!

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Erin E

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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

Beautiful campground, friendly host, amenities available, hiking trails and outdoor activities everywhere. Highly recommend!

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Marie F

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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

Fabulous views of the Ouray area. Super clean, great camp host! Site 22 has a small shaded area but criminal views right up to the last ray of light. The road up looks intimidating but almost any rig can make the grade. Will return!

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Charles S

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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

The hosts are very nice and keep a very clean campground. I would give them 5 stars. The toilets are horrible. You can smell them from 30' away. I bet the campground is grossing $20k a month in the summer. Come on Forest Service -- replace one a year with those new designs that do not smell. I give the toilets 0 stars. Add more spaces for campers there are too many people being turned away. Dead trees have been cut down which is fine, however could you you remove them rather that just leave then laying around!!

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Erin E

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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

Beautiful campground, friendly host, amenities available, hiking trails and outdoor activities everywhere. Highly recommend!

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Marie F

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July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

Fabulous views of the Ouray area. Super clean, great camp host! Site 22 has a small shaded area but criminal views right up to the last ray of light. The road up looks intimidating but almost any rig can make the grade. Will return!

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Troy P

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July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

Great location. Clean park. Not good for RVs which is great for tent/car camping.

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Troy P

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July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

Great location. Clean park. Not good for RVs which is great for tent/car camping.

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Amy O

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July 9, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

The amphitheater campground does not disappoint! The views were stunning, the fellow campers were respectful, and the campground hosts were on top of things and incredibly friendly.

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Amy O

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July 9, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

The amphitheater campground does not disappoint! The views were stunning, the fellow campers were respectful, and the campground hosts were on top of things and incredibly friendly.

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Location & Directions for Amphitheater (CO)

, Ouray, CO 81427 United States

Elevation: 2,575 ft

Getting There

From Ouray, travel approximately 2 mi south on Highway 550. Watch for the campground sign and turnoff road to the left.

Nearest town

Ouray, CO - 2.4 mi

About 8 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

The closest entrance is: South Rim Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 43.8 mi · over 1 hr (75 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: October 25, 2026

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