Campgrounds · Ouray, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

Amphitheater (Ouray) campground: reservations and cancellations

Perched on the cliffs above Ouray: walk down to the hot springs, look up at the amphitheater walls.

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  • Sites35, no hookups
  • Max RV length35 feet

When do Amphitheater reservations open?

Neither the Forest Service page nor the campground's recreation.gov page states a booking window. Check which dates are on sale on recreation.gov before you plan around a release day.

The Forest Service lists May 23 to Oct 7, while recreation.gov gives no dates and says weather decides. Both pages say some sites are reservable and some are first-come, first-served, and neither says which.

Rules verified Nov 8, 2026 against the Forest Service page and recreation.gov. Rules change: check before you book.

Want Amphitheater for your dates?

Pick your nights and we’ll email you when a site opens. You book it yourself on recreation.gov. Setting a watch is free.

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Common questions

When do Amphitheater reservations open?

Neither the Forest Service page nor the campground's recreation.gov page states a booking window. Check which dates are on sale on recreation.gov before you plan around a release day.

What is the season at Amphitheater?

The Forest Service lists May 23 to Oct 7, while recreation.gov gives no dates and says weather decides. Both pages say some sites are reservable and some are first-come, first-served, and neither says which.

Do Amphitheater sites open up after it sells out?

Yes, it can happen. When someone cancels a reservation, that site-night goes back on sale on recreation.gov for anyone to book. Set a watch for your dates and we'll email you when a site opens.

Can Campsite Ranger book Amphitheater for me?

No. Campsite Ranger never books for anyone and never asks for your recreation.gov login. It emails you when a site for your dates opens, and you book it yourself on recreation.gov.