Colorado · published-coordinate region
Amphitheater (Co)
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USDA Forest Service35Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
35Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
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 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.Facilities
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.Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
Ouray is known as America's Switzerland. The charming, historic, mountain town offers a variety of dining, shopping and lodging options, as well as a hot springs pool and a variety of annual festivals.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 35 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
35
Vehicle limit
35
Vehicle length
16
Driveway entry
24
Shade
20
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Tent Only Nonelectric
18
Standard Nonelectric
16
Rv Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
From Ouray, travel approximately 2 miles south on Highway 550. Watch for the campground sign and turnoff road to the left.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
35 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 35 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 002 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 003 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Rv Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 004 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 007 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 008 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 010 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 013 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 014 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 015 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 016 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 26 ft Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 26 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 019 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 020 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 022 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 023 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 024 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 025 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 027 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 028 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 029 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 030 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 031 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 032 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 033 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 034 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 035 AMPHITHEATER Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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