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State Park
Upper and Lower Ansel Watrous Campgrounds
Roosevelt National Forest · Larimer, CO
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State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
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Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
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- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
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- Operator:970-295-6700
- Address:9054 U.S Hwy 285 · Larimer, CO · 80465
Live availability
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About
The Upper and Lower campgrounds are close together. The campground has accessible single- family sites with a picnic table and campfire ring. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided. firewood can be purchased from the campground host or gathered in the forest. The canyon's vegetation is varied from dense forests to open meadow. The campground is located on the banks of the first National Wild and Scenic River in Colorado. If you change or cancel your reservation, you will be charged a service fee. There are additional fees for late cancellation. For full details see the policy.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (17)
In this park
Trails at Roosevelt National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Upper and Lower Ansel Watrous Campgrounds

Youngs Gulch
Colorado
10.4 mi2,448 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Poudre Face climbing access
Colorado
0.1 mi226 ftgain
TrailEasy

Hewlett Gulch Trail
Colorado
8.2 mi1,624 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Hewlett Gulch Trail
Colorado
3.9 mi728 ftgain
TrailEasy
Greyrock Meadows
Colorado
2.8 mi1,421 ftgain
TrailModerate
Wintersteen Trail
Colorado
0.5 mi7 ftgain
TrailEasy
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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