Ansel Watrous Campground
Campground is adjacent to Cache la Poudre River. Area varies from heavily forested to open meadow and is surrounded by steep mountains. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. Sites are available on a first come, first serve basis outside the reservation season. There are no sewer site hookups. The lower loop does not accommodate trailers, as the turn into the campground is very tight. The upper loop is open year-round.
Reservations
General Information
A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 25 to 45 feet in upper loop. In the lower loop RV size is limited to an overall length of 30 feet.
Check detailed fee information on www.recreation.gov or at Current Conditions under Campground Status. Fees are discounted 25% when water is off. Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes provide cardholders half-price for basic campground fees.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.69072667
Longitude: -105.3443833
Elevation
5,800’
Directions
Drive 11 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon) and travel approximately 13 miles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
