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Price
$8 - $14/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$8 - $14/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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307 W Sackett Ave, Salida, Colorado, 81201, United States
Whitewater rafters and trout anglers get the most out of this place. Every campground has a boat ramp directly on the river, spring snowmelt peaks April through June, and Five Points stands out for scenery. RVs up to 83 feet fit some sites, so big rigs aren't automatically out.
Wind strong enough to send tents airborne, scorpions underfoot, and biting insects that one reviewer called 'one big ball of itch' will ruin a trip for anyone who didn't pack accordingly. No potable water on-site and no cell signal to look up alternatives once you're there.
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Snowmelt drives peak river flows from April through June, when spring temperatures run 50–70°F during the day and drop into the 30s–40s at night. This is the season for whitewater at its most powerful and wildlife emerging from winter. Summer afternoons bring thunderstorms that roll through fast but dramatically. Autumn turns the cottonwoods golden. Winter snow blankets higher elevations, emptying the campground for those who want solitude. Reviews warn about serious bug pressure during warmer months. One camper called the biting insects astounding.
Snowmelt drives peak river flows April–June—prime whitewater season but colder nights.
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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) operates eight campgrounds along the Arkansas River. Facilities include vault toilets, tent pads, grills, and picnic tables. Amenities such as potable water, electricity, and firewood are not available. "The gathering of firewood in the campground is NOT permitted." All campgrounds feature boat ramps for raft and kayak access. The nearby visitor center provides additional details about the region.
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