US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Larimer County, Colorado. Run by American Land and Leisure.
| Operator | American Land and Leisure |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG) |
| Campsites | 17 |
| Site types | 13 standard, no electric, 3 walk to, 1 tent only no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 40 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (970) 295-6700 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Ansel Watrous before you go.
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. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are in the surrounding area, including the 4-mile Young Gulch Trail. Other popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the campground include birding and wildlife viewing.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Ansel Watrous is in Larimer County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.