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Campground · CO

ANSEL WATROUS

CO · Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

Booking is hardest here in June (7/10) and easiest in March (3/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar3
  4. Apr4
  5. May5
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul7
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep6
  10. Oct5
  11. Nov3
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 tent-only sites
  • 14 RV sites
  • 13 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 40 ft

Activities: FISHING, CAMPING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, RAFTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, BOATING, BIKING, BIRDING, CANOEING, KAYAKING

Location

Where it is