Amphitheater (Co)

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Overview

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.

Recreation

Many hiking trails are found in the immediate area, including the popular Upper Cascade Falls Trail, which begins at the campground. Baby Bath Tubs and Chief Ouray Mine trails can also be accessed from the same trailhead.

The campground is a favorite among jeep and off-road enthusiasts for its close proximity to a number of exciting trails in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites, several of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is named for the natural rock amphitheater that stands over Ouray. The massive gray cliffs were created by ancient volcanic and glacial activity. The campground is situated on the mountainside above Ouray, with stellar views of the amphitheater. A forest of Gambel oak trees and mixed conifers covers the area.

Nearby Attractions

Ouray is known as America's Switzerland. The charming, historic, mountain town offers a variety of dining, shopping and lodging options, as well as a hot springs pool and a variety of annual festivals.

Camp site features

Across 35 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 35 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 35 sites
Longest RV: 35 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Greg Q

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Reviewed a month ago

Lovely location overlooking the town of Ouray, Co. Plenty of shade, very friendly campground hosts who keep the restrooms immaculately clean. Campsites are good for tents and small RV's, Not big rig friendly. Campground hosts reported incidents with bears, but I didn't see or hear of any evidence of them. Campground is 5 minutes from Ouray, an hour from Telluride or Silverton. Camped there second week of September.

Cherie L

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Reviewed a month ago

Loved the campground hosts!

Kevin and Ann K

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Reviewed a month ago

The most beautiful campground we've ever been to.

Richard K

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Campground hosts were fantastic and the area is beautiful. Campground is very tight for getting trailers into, but with the host's help we were able to get right in without any issues. Only downside is while the bathrooms were clean inside, they were smelly outside and that would regularly blow though the site. Loved the campground and would stay definitely again.

Katie M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We have stayed here the last couple years and the hosts were so kind and clearly take great care of the campground. Beautiful place to enjoy.

Richard H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Well run campground:)

Availability

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