Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates20 total sites
RV Sites
12 sites
Tent Sites
8 sites
About Amphitheater (CO)
Number of accommodations: 20
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Amphitheater (CO).
Rates, Sites & Availability
20 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
20 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Hannah H
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Loved staying here. The camp host was friendly and accommodating, and the scenery can’t be beat.
Sid S
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Excellent for exploring Ouray and surrounding areas. This is bear country so keep all food items inside your vehicle. We saw several campers with coolers left out at night.
Hannah H
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Loved staying here. The camp host was friendly and accommodating, and the scenery can’t be beat.
Sid S
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Excellent for exploring Ouray and surrounding areas. This is bear country so keep all food items inside your vehicle. We saw several campers with coolers left out at night.
Keith T
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
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
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Perhaps the most beautiful campsite I've ever experienced. Broad overlook of Ouray. Well kept and secluded.
Keith T
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
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
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
Perhaps the most beautiful campsite I've ever experienced. Broad overlook of Ouray. Well kept and secluded.
Laura R
VerifiedDecember 22, 2019 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
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
VerifiedDecember 22, 2019 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AMPHITHEATER
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!
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: September 7, 2026
