Collegiate Peaks

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368 reviews
SALIDA RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, 5575 CLEORA RD, SALIDA, CO 81201, USA
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Quick Facts

9,800 ft

Price

$25/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

30 campsites

Season

Open season from May...

Cell

No Service

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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SALIDA RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, 5575 CLEORA RD, SALIDA, CO 81201, USA

Collegiate Peaks

SALIDA RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, 5575 CLEORA RD, SALIDA, CO 81201, USA

Nearby places
Buena Vista (11 miles, approx. 15 minutes), Salida (approx. 30 miles)

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Collegiate Peaks
$25.00 / night
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STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $25.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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You want a seasonal alpine base near trails and creek fishing with helpful hosts and shaded sites.

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You're sensitive to water quality issues, need smooth roads, or prefer campgrounds without bear activity.

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Collegiate Peaks
A-

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How campers graded it

Rated higher than 92% of graded campgrounds

Graded on what 300 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.

Strengths

  • Grade A.Staff & hosts
  • Grade A.Belonging
  • Grade B+.Cleanliness

Watch-outs

  • Grade C.Booking
  • Grade C.Value
  • Grade C+.Facilities

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About PSICC

Context for the broader area surrounding Collegiate Peaks, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

<p><strong>Peaks to Prairies - Tracks to Trails</strong></p> <p>Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (<a class="offsiteicon" href="http://www.fs.fed.us/locatormap/index.php?lat=37.59&long=-104.77&zoom=7" target="_blank">forest locator map</a>) cover nearly 3 million acres, between the prairies of western Kansas and some of Colorado's highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide. These sprawling forests and grasslands are an eight hour drive from boundary to boundary. This landscape offers a variety of ecosystems rich in history, geology, scenery, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities.</p> <p>The rolling prairies to the east are home to prairie chickens, wildflowers, paleontological resources and historical areas. The snow-capped Rockies to the west are a scenic backdrop to millions of residents and a draw to forest visitors. The forests are home to nearly half of <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/recreation/?cid=stelprd3798321">Colorado's fourteeners</a> with numerous alpine lakes, reservoirs and key rivers. Over 385,000 acres of <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=37201">Wilderness</a>, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, Colorado Trail, and Santa Fe National Historic Trail are special areas worth exploring.</p> <p>People who live near these areas maintain a strong relationship to the lands. The commitment and volunteerism that these community members have for these public lands is the foundation for our ability to maintain a quality, sustainable recreation program in the face of intense, and growing, urban demand.</p> <p><strong><strong>Critical Information about the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems</strong></strong></p> <p>Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or “drones” are increasing in popularity and can provide wonderful opportunities to explore the forest. Please be aware that these drones are regulated and must follow certain laws to be safe and legal.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3846515.pdf">Recreational Drone Tips</a> (.pdf)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems">Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems policy</a> (fs.fed.us)</li> </ul>

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