Amphitheater (Co)
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: OURAY, CO, CO
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (180 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/amphitheater-co to be notified when sites open up.
Amphitheater offers direct trailhead access to Upper Cascade Falls and other popular hikes (Baby Bath Tubs, Chief Ouray Mine) in a scenic high-altitude setting at 8,400 feet. The campground is ideal for hikers, jeep enthusiasts, and off-road adventurers.
Wildlife alert: Canada Lynx have been documented in the area—a rare sighting. Also expect Bighorn Sheep, Red Fox, and Yellow-bellied Marmots. Black Swift and Pygmy Nuthatch are present.
Insider tips for Amphitheater (Co): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 35 sites Bring a full water tank and waste capacity; no hookups available, so self-contained RVs only Upper Cascade Falls trailhead starts at the campground—no extra driving needed
Skip Amphitheater (Co) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer not available). You're visiting November through April (seasonal closure).
Best time to visit Amphitheater (Co): May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified schedule.
Nearby campgrounds: Jackson Guard Station (Montrose, CO), Sunshine (Telluride, CO), South Mineral (Durango, CO), Silver Jack Campground (Co) (Lakeside, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Amphitheater (Co)
Cell signal at Amphitheater (Co) (OURAY, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and only 35 sites
Bring a full water tank and waste capacity; no hookups available, so self-contained RVs only
Upper Cascade Falls trailhead starts at the campground
no extra driving needed
Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified schedule
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Ouray, travel approximately 2 miles south on Highway 550. Watch for the campground sign and turnoff road to the left.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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