Ouzel
Campground · 13 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 13
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 6,286 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Facilities
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (617) 702-1420.The facts
- Season: year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 13 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Ouzel
Site types
- 13 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
13 campsites at Ouzel
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Ouzel | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
39.32060, -105.18777 · 39°19'14.2"N 105°11'16.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 46 | 53 | 58 | 67 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 44 |
| Low °F | 14 | 16 | 23 | 29 | 38 | 47 | 53 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 23 | 15 |
| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Ouzel
- Can you reserve a site at Ouzel?
- Yes, Ouzel is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Ouzel have?
- 13 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Ouzel?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Ouzel.
- Does Ouzel have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Ouzel?
- Campfires are allowed at Ouzel. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Ouzel also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ouzel's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $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.
Restrictions:
- Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
Camping near Ouzel
- Platte River 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Osprey (CO) 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kelsey Campground 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Flat Rocks Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lone Rock Campground (Co) 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Devils Head Campground 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Scraggy View Picnic Area 0.5 mi · Facility
- Willow Bend Picnic Area 1.6 mi · Facility
- Buffalo Creek Recreation Area 4.1 mi · Facility
- Kelsey Campground 4.4 mi · Campground
- South Platte River Corridor 5 mi · Facility
- Flat Rocks Trailhead 5.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Email tbolton@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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