Established Camping
Amphitheater Campground
About
National Forest
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests
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…
Fee Info
$24 per night per camping unit; $4 per day for Day Use/Picnic if in a campsite; $6 per firewood bundle; $5.00 per bag trash (non registered guests).
Location
Amphitheater Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Ouray, travel approximately 2 miles south on Highway 550. Watch for the campground sign and turnoff road to the left.
Coordinates
38.0222518835774 N
107.66190503851142 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonFair
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Great little spot
Must check in with Host. Fire wood sold at Host. Fellow campers are close but just far enough away. Great location to Ouray.

Spectacular Views
Stayed one night at this popular campground while passing through Ouray. Did not have a reservation, but the campground host, Steve, found us a good, level site for our campervan & got us registered. The site, #20, was near the end of the road leading to the overlook, and across the road from…
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Best campground I’ve stayed at
Incredible views all around. Hiking trails that you can jump on right from the campground. Close to town, but just far enough away to feel disconnected.
Location
Amphitheater Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Ouray, travel approximately 2 miles south on Highway 550. Watch for the campground sign and turnoff road to the left.
Coordinates
38.0222518835774 N
107.66190503851142 W