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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

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2026 (Current year)

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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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

Summary

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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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2 stars 3.5% (15)
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Sid S

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January 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.

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Hannah H

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January 14, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

Loved staying here. The camp host was friendly and accommodating, and the scenery can’t be beat.

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Sid S

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January 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.

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Hannah H

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January 14, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: AMPHITHEATER

Loved staying here. The camp host was friendly and accommodating, and the scenery can’t be beat.

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Tom C

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

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

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Keith T

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January 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.

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Tom C

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

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

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Keith T

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January 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.

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Laura R

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December 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!

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Laura R

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December 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!

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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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Population: 985

Nearby city: Grand Junction, CO

Approx. 87 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 7,799 ft

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