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Arapaho-Roosevelt/Ansel Watrous

Arapaho Roosevelt Ansel Watrous Bellvue Co is a small, rural community located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. It is home to a diverse population of ranchers, farmers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is known for its stunning views of the mountains, its abundance of wildlife, and its close proximity to the Arapaho National Forest. The community is also home to the historic Ansel Watrous homestead, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The area is a popular destination for camping, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• River
• Fishing
• Body Of Water (Cache La Poudre River)
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Mountain Biking
• Whitewater Rafting

- Facility

• Type (National Forest)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (16)
• Width (20)
• Max Length (35)
• Gravel Sites (16)
• No Hookups (16)
• Pull-thrus (13)
• Pull-thru Size (20 x 35)
• Back-ins (14 x 30)
• Site Length (35)

User Reviews

HMS Beangle

September 03, 2025

Beautiful campground right on the water. Water on site, friendly camp host, excellent fishing. Zero cell service or groceries within 25 minutes drive, so prepare accordingly. Only complaint might be the loud whitewater groups that go by occasionally. Bathrooms could use deodorizer blocks, but were well stocked with TP which is much more important. Road in and out is very narrow and can be busy, so we didn’t dare ride the bicycles on it.

Gracie Perez

August 01, 2025

It was a beautiful campground. Definitely will be back

Patrick S.

July 28, 2025

Had a good time. There is good fishing right there. The hosts were nice and kept everything very clean.

Lauren Robinson

May 12, 2024

Great campsite. We had spot 15 on the lower loop so we were right by the Poudre. They had several paths directly down to the lake. Clean campground and vault bathrooms. Lots of traffic and those fun people that just like driving by campgrounds honking several times. Other than the loud night traffic it was an absolutely beautiful spot. They do not have electric plug ins.

Brian Roberts

August 04, 2023

Great campground in the Poudre River Valley. This year we needed our rain gear and bug spray. Far enough away from everything to disconnect but close enough drive to Fort Collins to enjoy one of the many great breweries.

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