Best camping near Ouray
59 campgrounds · 59 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ouray, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 59 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Amphitheater Campground - Ouray RD
Marginal
1.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Amphitheater Campground, located on Ouray Road in Colorado, is a scenic camping area offering a range of amenities for visitors. With stunning natural surroundings, this…
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#2
Amphitheater
Marginal
1.8 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The Amphitheater camping area, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque experience for campers. Situated in an idyllic natural setting, this campground provides a…
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#3
Four J Campground
Marginal
2.1 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Four J Campground in Ouray, Colorado, offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with reservations recommended during peak season. Fees apply. Amenities include flush…
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#4
Ouray RV park
Marginal
2.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Ouray RV Park is an RV park located in Ouray, Colorado, in the San Juan Mountains near Montrose. The park caters to RV campers visiting this scenic alpine town, which sits at…
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#5
Angel Creek Campground
Marginal
3.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Angel Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can…
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#6
Angel Creek Campground - Ouray RD
Marginal
3.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Angel Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado, specifically along Ouray Rd. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the…
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#7
Thistledown Campground - Ouray RD
Marginal
3.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Located in the state of Colorado, Thistledown Campground is a picturesque camping area situated along Ouray Road. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
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#8
Thistledown
Marginal
3.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Thistledown Camping Area is located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. The campground is surrounded by stunning views of the mountains, as well as…
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#9
Million Dollar Highway Free Campsite
Marginal
6.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Million Dollar Highway Free Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in Colorado. This campsite offers a serene and natural setting for campers to enjoy. It does not have…
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#10
Dispersed Camping Area
Marginal
7.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
This backcountry camping area near Montrose, Colorado offers dispersed camping opportunities for visitors seeking primitive outdoor experiences. Located at approximately 37.9°N…
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#11
Animas Forks Camp
Marginal
7.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Animas Forks Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Nestled in the beautiful San Juan Mountains, this campground offers stunning natural scenery and…
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#12
Mill Creek Basin Backcountry Camp
Marginal
10.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Mill Creek Basin Backcountry Camp is a secluded camping area located in Colorado. Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the state, this camping spot offers a unique and peaceful…
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#13
Argentum Site 4
Marginal
10.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Argentum Site 4 is a backcountry campground located near Montrose in southwestern Colorado at approximately 37.944°N, 107.477°W. This primitive camping area offers backcountry…
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#14
Argentum Site 5
Marginal
10.8 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Argentum Site 5 is a backcountry campground located near Montrose in southwestern Colorado. This remote camping area offers primitive outdoor recreation for visitors seeking…
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Argentum Site 1
Marginal
10.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 41°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Argentum Site 1 is a backcountry campground located near Montrose in southwestern Colorado. This primitive camping area offers a remote outdoor experience for visitors seeking…
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Camping near Ouray
The Ouray area has 59 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Ouray
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.