About Amphitheater (Co)
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. 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. 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. The campground is named for the natural rock amphitheater that stands over Ouray. The massive gray cliffs…
- Fees: $28 per night per camping unit; $10 per firewood bundle.
- Season: May 23 – Oct. 7
- Managed by: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, FS
- Where: in Ouray, CO · 38.0225, -107.66167
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Amphitheatre Tie | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Lower Cascade | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Cascade Falls | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Lower Cascade Pg Connector | Hiking | 0.1 mi | |
| Portland | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Cascade Portland Tie | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Ridgway (Dark Sky Community), 10 mi.
Dump station: 4.7 mi
Water fill-up: 4.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Four J Campground 0.7 mi
- Campsite · in Ouray 1.2 mi
- Ouray RV park 1.5 mi
- Thistledown Campground - Ouray RD 2.2 mi
- Angel Creek Campground - Ouray RD 2.2 mi
- Ouray KOA 4.7 mi