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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Ansel Watrous Campground

Laporte, Colorado · 5,820 ft

Photos: USGS / USDA NAIP

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At a glance

2 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$20–$29Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
Sites
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Hookups
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Elevation
5,820 ft1,774 m
Pets
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About

Campground is adjacent to the Cache la Poudre River. Area varies from heavily forested to open meadow and is surrounded by steep mountains. Facilities provided include restrooms and drinking water. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. Popular activities include fishing, white water rafting and hiking. There are no sewer site hookups. The lower loop does not accommodate trailers, as the turn into the campground is very tight. The upper loop is open year-round.

Fees: Overnight Use:

From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
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Cell service at Ansel Watrous Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedAreas Of Fog, 99% chance of rain40°32°
  • ThuRain And Snow, 76% chance of rain44°30°
  • FriSunny55°36°
  • SatSunny68°44°
  • SunMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain66°42°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

3 OpenStreetMap entries in Laporte share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

40.69073, -105.34439
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U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Laporte

Data from OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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