Ansel Watrous
Laporte, Colorado · 5,833 ft · In Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,833 ft (1,778 m)5,833 ft1,778 m
Loops2
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About
Overview
Ansel Watrous Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 22 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., along Highway 14. Visitors enjoy the area for its great rafting, fishing and hiking opportunities.Recreation
The Cache la Poudre River offers whitewater rafting and fishing. Anglers cast for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout, among other species of fish.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Ansel Watrous: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedAreas Of Fog, 99% chance of rain40°35°
- ThuRain And Snow, 79% chance of rain46°29°
- FriSunny54°35°
- SatSunny68°44°
- SunMostly Sunny67°41°
Nearby camping
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Ansel Watrous Campground
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Laporte
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Public Land · 2.5 mi · Red Feather Lakes
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Campground · 2.5 mi · Red Feather Lakes
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 18 mi
Site 2
Estes Park, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Roosevelt National Forest
- 18 mi
Site 1
Estes Park, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Roosevelt National Forest
- 19 mi
Site 3
Estes Park, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Roosevelt National Forest
- 19 mi
Site 4
Estes Park, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Roosevelt National Forest
Location and contact
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