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Amphitheater Campground

State Highway 550 From Ouray, Colorado 81427 USA

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Tue 9a-9p
  • Independent
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  • Pet Friendly
  • Not Wheelchair
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“beautiful scenery and great hiking”

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. 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. 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. 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.

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5 people have reviewed this location

Ratings Summary

3.8 Access
4.8 Location
4.8 Cleanliness
4.6 Site Quality
3.6 Noise

Cell Coverage

Verizon 4G

Confirmed by 3 users | Last reported on July 01, 2021

AT&T 4G

Confirmed by 3 users | Last reported on September 12, 2023
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  • 5 Reviews
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June 18, 2016
Rated

This campground has great views! But, too many people crammed together on a hillside. Sites seem private because of brush in between sites but don't let it fool you! You can hear every cough, sneeze and snore of your neighbors!

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Nightly Rate: $20.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: 20

4 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
3 Site Quality
1 Noise

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Chinookwind

  • 4 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
July 22, 2017
Rated

Pleasant campground nestled on a hillside above town. We had a pull through site which was fairly private. Some other sites have great views and less traffic.

Even though cell service looked fair (ATT and Verizon) we were rarely able to send or receive texts.

Some restrooms are old fashioned pit toilets, but the one near the camp host is much nicer.

Camp hosts were attentive and friendly.

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Chinookwind would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $13.00

Days Stayed: 3

Site Number: 16

3 Access
4 Location
4 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
4 Noise

Cell Coverage Rating

Verizon 4G

AT&T 4G

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Reviewed by
Campendium

June 26, 2020
Rated

Views are stunning!! Best location to camp near Ouray as the hiking (right off the campground) is amazing! Close drive into town. Sites are nice. Some closer together than others. It gets busy so make reservations. Host was attentive. Can be noisy.

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Nightly Rate: $24.00

Days Stayed: 3

Site Number: 16

4 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
3 Noise

Cell Coverage Rating

Verizon 4G

AT&T 4G

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July 01, 2021
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#32 is a ‘pull off to the side of the road’ site. It is en route to the trail head so there is some small amount of traffic but no actual campground traffic which is all on a loop below the site.
The pull off could accommodate two vehicles.
#32 is a first come site
The road up to the CG is a little windy and a little steep but paved so no issue if you take your time.
The hosts Dan and Steve were very friendly and helpful.
I was there on a Saturday night and there was no noise.

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roadtripper733936 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $12.00

Days Stayed: 4

Site Number: 32

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

Cell Coverage Rating

Verizon 4G

Reviewed by
toddpetroff

  • 7 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
September 12, 2023
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It's 1 mile off the 5th and almost straight up. My f150 towed my 20 ft Kodiak but it was pushing it. I had to keep the pedal to the metal. Got one of the last spots that would fit my camper. Don't bring a big rig. Max 26ft it says. Steve the host was cool and helped get us set up. Real nice guy.

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toddpetroff would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $14.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: 1

3 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

Cell Coverage Rating

AT&T 4G

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Amphitheater Campground

State Highway 550 From Ouray
Colorado
81427 USA
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Open now until 9:00 pm
  • Sun - Sat: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Affiliation
National forest
Last Nightly Rate
14.0
Longest Vehicle Length Reported
24.0
Lowest Nightly Rate
12.0
Max Length
35 ft
Max Stay
14
Season End
Sept.
Season Start
Late May
Sites Count
35
Standard Tent Sites Count
19
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