Camp In Colorado: Ansel Watrous Campground

The Ansel Watrous Campground is located 12 miles west of highway 287 on Highway 14 at an elevation of 5800 feet. The campground is split into two sections that lie along the Poudre River. There are 17 sites in the campground, 7 in the lower section and 10 in the upper section. Each section has its own entrance and are only a short distance apart. The campsites in the lower section are more suitable for tents although some will accommodate smaller RVs. Seven sites in the upper section are suitable for RVs while 3 are walk-in tent sites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grate. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is thirty feet.
The roads through the campground are paved. There are 3 water hydrants and 2 restrooms. None of the restrooms will accommodate disabled persons. The upper loop of this campground is open year round making it good for late fall or winter camping. Reservations are accepted for campsites in this campground.

Features:

17 sites	Maximum spur length of 30 feet
Drinking water	Next to stream or lake
Three restrooms	No disabled facilities
Reservations accepted	Trash disposal
Elevaton: 5,800 feet

Link to recreation.gov (877-444-6777)

Canyon Lakes Ranger District: 970-295-6700

Activities:
FISHING: Fishing is good for trout in the Cache La Poudre river that runs along side of the campground.

HIKING: Hiking is available at Young Gulch (across Highway 14), Greyrock (4.3 miles to the east on Highway 14) or Hewlett Gulch (4 miles to the east).

BICYCLING: Mountain biking is available at Young Gulch (across Highway 14) and at Hewlett Gulch (4 miles to the east).

SIGHT SEEING: Take the Poudre Canyon highway for a great scenic drive.

Directions:
Ansel Watrous Campground is the first campground you come to as you drive up the Cache la Poudre Canyon on Highway 14. Look for it on the right side of the road. The campground is 12 miles west of the junction of Highways 14 and 287.

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