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  4. Amphitheater (Co)

Camping at Amphitheater (Co) near Ouray

Public campground · Ouray · 35 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The campground is a convenient trailhead for hikers and off-road enthusiasts alike the popular Upper Cascade Falls Trail begins at Amphitheater, and the same trailhead provides access to Baby Bath Tubs and the Chief Ouray Mine route. Because of its proximity to many jeep and OHV routes, the site is often used as a base for off-highway vehicle trips, while the broader Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, biking, picnicking and winter sports.

5.0 on Recreation.gov · 177 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov

At a glance

  • RV sites up to 35 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 35 sites
No sites offered for these dates.

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tent only nonelectric
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tent only nonelectric
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tent only nonelectric
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rv nonelectric
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tent only nonelectric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
1:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
7 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 35 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

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Amphitheater (Co): questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Amphitheater (Co)?
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (16 of 17 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Amphitheater (Co) have RV hookups?
35 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Amphitheater (Co)?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Amphitheater (Co)?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (16 of 17 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 35 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 3 pull-through, 21 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 1 paved, 30 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (73 reports), AT&T 3 (49 reports), T-Mobile 2 (26 reports)
Shade
Listing 9 of 20 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $28/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 7 nights max
Getting there
Listing Ouray, CO (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.

Friendly hosts and staff · 2 reviews

“What a beautiful campsite the host was so full of wonderful information.”

Jenipher A · Sep 2025

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (177 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“What a beautiful campsite the host was so full of wonderful information. They were very welcoming. The sites were clean and beautiful bathrooms. Had lights! We will definitely be back.”

Jenipher A 5 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Hartwork Ranch

18.6 mi from Amphitheater (Co) (straight-line)
Sites from $26/night
$53 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights13 sites open for every night

Elkhorn RV Resort

18.8 mi from Amphitheater (Co) (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Meadows of San Juan RV Resort

24.7 mi from Amphitheater (Co) (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

35 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Tent-only sites

Tents only, no power

18 sites · $28/night

Loops: AMPHITHEATER loop (18)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

16 sites · $28/night

Loops: AMPHITHEATER loop (16)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Rv nonelectric

1 site · $28/night

Loops: AMPHITHEATER loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Telluride Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River Telluride area · 2.5 hr · from $168/person
    • Half-Day Ice Climbing - Telluride Telluride area · 5 hr · from $269/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Telluride 1 Day Rafting Trip with Lunch - San Miguel River Telluride area · 5.8 hr · from $233/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 34 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 35 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

S'more Fun
S'more Fun

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 4 · 15 mi from campground

$130/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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San Juan Explorer- 2021 Jayco Jayflight
San Juan Explorer- 2021 Jayco Jayflight

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 34 mi from campground

$130/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2021 Forest River RV Rockwood GEO Pro - Great for Adventures
2021 Forest River RV Rockwood GEO Pro - Great for Adventures

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 6 · 178 mi from campground

$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Amphitheater (Co)

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Telluride Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River
Telluride Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River

Telluride area · 2.5 hr · from $168/person

Telluride 1 Day Rafting Trip with Lunch - San Miguel River
Telluride 1 Day Rafting Trip with Lunch - San Miguel River

Telluride area · 5.8 hr · from $233/person

Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River
Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River

Telluride area · 2.5 hr · from $157/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Half-Day Ice Climbing - Telluride
Half-Day Ice Climbing - Telluride
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 31–Sep 12: RV $28, RV & Tent $28, Tent $28 per night
  • Off-peak Sep 13–Sep 30: RV $28, RV & Tent $28, Tent $28 per night
Plan your stay

How far ahead to book Amphitheater (Co)

For September weekends, book about 184 days ahead. Three in four September Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 172 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.

See booking patterns
Arrival monthFri/Sat arrivals: half booked at leastA quarter at leastOther days: half booked at leastA quarter at least
June149 days ahead180 days ahead125 days ahead169 days ahead
July170 days ahead181 days ahead155 days ahead181 days ahead
August146 days ahead181 days ahead100 days ahead179 days ahead
September172 days ahead184 days ahead82 days ahead174 days ahead

Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.

Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (8,187 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Telluride area · 5 hr · from $269/person

Telluride Half Day Jeep Tours
Telluride Half Day Jeep Tours

Telluride area · 4 hr · from $141/person

Half-Day Ice Climbing - Ouray Ice Park
Half-Day Ice Climbing - Ouray Ice Park

Telluride area · 5 hr · from $279/person

Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Telluride area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $17/person

Full-Day Ice Climbing - Ouray Ice Park
Full-Day Ice Climbing - Ouray Ice Park

Telluride area · 8 hr · from $389/person

One-Day Peak Ascents - Telluride & Ouray
One-Day Peak Ascents - Telluride & Ouray

Telluride area · 8 hr · from $449/person