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Amphitheater Campground

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Operator:928-537-8888
Email:camping@rrmofa.com
Address:Ouray, CO · 81427

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About

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. ADA Access: N

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Amenities

Flush Toilets

Potable Water

Firewood

Accessible

Picnic Tables

Fire Rings

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Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Some Coverage

Average 2.4 of 4 bars · 193 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.

Verizon
Some Coverage
2.1/4
93 reports
AT&T
Good Coverage
3.0/4
64 reports
T-Mobile
Some Coverage
2.2/4
36 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Campground Rules

Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

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CampsiteRVPets OKCampfires

Reserve

Colorado

3.8 mi240 ftgain

Easy

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Amphitheater Campground

Explore trails near here

Cascade and Portland Loop Trail

Colorado

5.8 mi2,667 ftgain

TrailDifficult

Cascade Amphitheatre Tie Trail

Colorado

0.2 mi

Trail

Chief Ouray Mine via Upper Cascade Falls Trail

Colorado

4.3 mi2,917 ftgain

TrailDifficult

Cascade Portland Tie Trail

Colorado

0.2 mi56 ftgain

TrailEasy

Upper Cascade Falls Trail

Colorado

2.7 mi2,136 ftgain

TrailDifficult

Lower Cascade Falls Trail

Colorado

0.2 mi213 ftgain

TrailEasy

Hunt context

Hunting unit around this campground

CO Unit 65

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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