“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.
Reviews of Amphitheater Campground
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Ratings Summary
Cell Coverage
Verizon 4G
Confirmed by 3 users | Last reported on July 01, 2021AT&T 4G
Confirmed by 3 users | Last reported on September 12, 2023This 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!
Nightly Rate: $20.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 20
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.
Nightly Rate: $13.00
Days Stayed: 3
Site Number: 16
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
AT&T 4G
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.
Nightly Rate: $24.00
Days Stayed: 3
Site Number: 16
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
AT&T 4G
#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.
Nightly Rate: $12.00
Days Stayed: 4
Site Number: 32
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
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.
Nightly Rate: $14.00
Days Stayed: 2
Site Number: 1
Cell Coverage Rating
AT&T 4G
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Amphitheater Campground
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Parking
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Pets Allowed
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Restrooms
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- 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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Swimming Pool
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Paved Sites
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Fifty Amp
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Full Hookup
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Rec Facilities
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Pull Through
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Tent Sites
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Dump Station
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Big Rigs
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Open Seasonally
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Age Restricted
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Boondock
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Cabin Sites
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Dispersed Sites
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Firewood
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Fulltime Residents
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Group Tent Sites
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Laundry
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Mobile Homes
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Permit Required
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Potable Water
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Propane
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Public Water
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Pull Through RV Sites
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Reservations
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Sewer Hookup
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Showers
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Sites
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Standard Tent Sites
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Water Hookup
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