Ouzel
This campground has 13 campsites (8 campsites are first come first served and 5 are reservable) available for tent camping only. At an elevation of 6,200 feet, it is open year-round. This campground has picnic table and fire ring at each campsite. Portable toilets are available during peak season. There is no water available in this campground. You must bring all water needed for the duration of your stay. All dates are weather dependent. Visitors may expect full service from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The area also has an extended season when services such as trash or a host may not be available during the fall, winter and spring.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 13 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | year-round |
| Forest | Pike-San Isabel National Forests |
| Booking | This campsite is strictly first-come, first-served basis. |
| Fees | $24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles per site are included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 day use fee if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Scan and pay is available. |
| Rules | REMEMBER! You must be in a designated campground to stay overnight. Fires are permitted ONLY in the campgrounds, no fires are allowed in the picnic areas. NO SHOOTING ALLOWED! Much of the property along the river is privately owned. Please respect the posted signs. Additional, the following restrictions apply to this campground: Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.3206° N, 105.1878° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
22 mi from the campground · 390 acres
- PrescribedRainbow Gulch Rx
26 mi from the campground · 912 acres
- PrescribedO'Brien 2 Broadcast Rx
26 mi from the campground · 267 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Berkenkotter Motors ↗ | 17.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Coleman Factory Outlet ↗ | 18 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Adventures with Drone_Boss: Ouzel Campsite Testing the SUV Tent
Worth a stop
- 0.5 miScraggy View Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 1.6 miWillow Bend Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 5.4 miShinglemill Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.4 miFlat Rocks Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.6 miNoddle ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.6 miLog Jumper ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.2 miCabin Ridge ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.4 miRoi Tan1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.5 miFlatrock3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4 miBear Mountain ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.6 miSugar Creek Lower Trailhead ↗Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Lost Creek Wilderness begins about 5.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.2 miLost Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 114,864 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Green Mountain RanchBuilding · Buffalo Creek · 5 mi
- Blue Jay InnBuilding · Buffalo Creek · 6.5 mi
- Indian Park SchoolBuilding · Sedalia · 7 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ouzel?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Ouzel?
$24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles per site are included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Ouzel?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Ouzel have?
13 sites, including 13 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Ouzel?
Ouzel is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Ouzel?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ouzel. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Ouzel?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. REMEMBER!
Source: Fire nearby
What if Ouzel is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Platte River (1.9 mi, first-come), Osprey (2 mi, partly first-come), and Kelsey Campground (4.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby