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Five Points Campground
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| Salida, CO 81201 |
| (719) 539-7289 |
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Five Points campground is located off U.S. Highway 50 at mile marker 260 between the towns of Canon City and Cotopaxi. The road has a major acceleration/deceleration lane and is well marked with signs on the highway.
Facilities:
- 20 campsites (each consists of tent pad, fire grill and table)
- Two vault toilets
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Hecla Junction Campground
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| Salida, CO 81201 |
| (719) 539-7289 |
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Yet another one of our well-loved sites! Located at the traditional take-out for the Browns Canyon run, you can expect to see all sorts of rafting and kayaking activity here. But once the boats come off the water, life returns to normal, and your camping experience begins. Fishing has been known to be pretty good in this stretch of the river, and several hiking opportunities are available around the site. Facilities:
- 22 campsites (each consists of tent pad, fire grill and table)
- Four vault toilets
- Two changing areas
Directions: The exit for Hecla Junction is located on Highway 285 about a mile north of the Highway 291 exit, between mile markers 135 and 136. Turn east onto County Road 194. Drive 2.4 miles to the end of the road and you're at Hecla Junction. Caution: this is a narrow, fairly steep (12 percent grade) dirt road with a quite a bit of traffic. Low gear is recommended for the descent.
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Rincon Campgrounds
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| Salida, CO 81201 |
| 719-539-7289 |
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This site is conveniently located, and seems to attract more of an RV crowd. Some of the best fishing along the river is found here, up and down river from Rincon. It is also a takeout for boaters wanting a more mellow float on the Arkansas.
Facilities:
- Eight campsites (each consists of tent pad, fire grill and table)
- Four vault toilets
- Two changing areas
Directions: Rincon is off of Highway 50 about eight miles east of Salida. It is located at mile marker 231 between the towns of Swissvale and Howard. The exit is located on the north side on a very curvy section of the highway. . |
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Railroad Bridge Campground
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| Salida, CO 81201 |
| 719-539-7289 |
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Railroad Bridge is located north of the town of Buena Vista. Traditionally, this site has been a popular river access point for boaters and gold-panners alike. It also is located fairly close to some of the better known climbing in the region.
Facilities:
- 14 campsites (each consists of tent pad, fire grill and table)
- Two vault toilets
- Two changing areas
Directions: From U.S. Highway 24, there are two ways to access Railroad Bridge. The first route is recommended if you have an RV or trailer. Take U.S. Highway 24 into the town of Buena Vista. Turn east at the only stop light in town and then travel two blocks past the railroad tracks to N. Colorado Avenue and turn left. This will turn into Chaffee County Road 371, which is a dirt road that is narrow in places. Drive 6.2 miles from where you turned onto N. Colorado Avenue and you will be at Railroad Bridge Campground. The second route is located between mile markers 201 and 202. It is not recommended for RVs or vehicles with trailers. Turn east onto Chaffee County Road 371, cross the Arkansas River and turn right. Drive 3.1 miles on a very narrow dirt road with pullouts that allows oncoming traffic to pass (Caution: 25 mph speed limit) to the Railroad Bridge Campground. If you continue south from the campground on County Road 371, it will take you into Buena Vista.
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Ruby Mountain Campgrounds
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| Salida, CO 81201 |
| 719-539-7289 |
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Ruby Mountain is one of the most popular campground sites, especially for private boaters. Along with the excellent river access, several trails in the area lead into the backcountry.
Facilities:
- 22 campsites (each consists of tent pad, fire grill and table)
- Four vault toilets
- Two changing areas
The exit for Ruby Mountain is located south of Buena Vista on U.S. Highway 285, between mile markers l44 and 145. Turn east (towards the river) on Chaffee County Road 301, which can be identified by the large, yellow River Runners signs. Go across the river to the end of the pavement and turn right onto County Road 300. Drive 2.4 miles to the Ruby Mountain Campground and Recreation Site. Caution should be used at the Fish Hatchery because the road is a narrow single lane, with limited visibility and a 15 mph speed limit. . |
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Vallie Bridge Campground
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| Salida, CO 81201 |
| 719-539-7289 |
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Vallie Bridge is located in Bighorn Sheep Canyon and is a peaceful respite for overnight river trips, as well as tent campers traveling through the valley.
Facilities:
- 16 tent sites
- Boat ramp and tie-offs
- One vault toilet
From U.S. Highway 50 at mile marker 239 between the towns of Howard and Coaldale. Turn north onto Fremont County Road 45, cross the river and park in the day use site. Please note this is a boat in/walk in only campground and you will have to pack in your equipment. Vallie Bridge campground can be accessed from the beach for campers who boat in, and there is a walking trail that goes from the parking area, across County Road 45 and approximately 250 feet to the campground.
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