Ansel Watrous is a scenic campground and access point on the Cache la Poudre River, located 22 miles northwest of Fort Collins via Highway 14, offering 17 campsites with tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings, and bear lockers.

The upper loop is open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis and accommodates RVs up to 45 feet, while the lower loop (seasonal, limited to 30-foot RVs) requires navigation of a tight hairpin turn at the entrance.

The site provides vault toilets, potable water (until late September), and direct river access for fishing and whitewater rafting, with nearby hiking trails including the 4-mile Young Gulch Trail.