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Quick facts

LocationSalida, Colorado
Maximum RV length75 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites111
Boat rampYes
Book onColorado Parks and Wildlife

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 75 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Boat ramp Boat ramp or launch, per the listing.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.

From the park's listing on Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Colorado RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites

Other RV parks near Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

  • Four Seasons RV Park Salida, CO · 2.3 mi straight-line
  • Agora Adventure Salida Salida, CO · 9.8 mi straight-line
  • Creekside Chalets Salida, CO · 10.5 mi straight-line
  • Ohaver Lake Salida, CO · 11.1 mi straight-line
  • Pleasant Valley RV Park Howard, CO · 12.2 mi straight-line
  • Angel of Shavano Group Salida, CO · 12.7 mi straight-line
  • Goodview Campground at RMOC Buena Vista, CO · 16.5 mi straight-line
  • Mount Princeton Buena Vista, CO · 17.4 mi straight-line
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  4. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
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Brown's Canyon Half Day

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Where Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area fits

Nearest alternatives
Four Seasons RV Park (2.3 mi) · Agora Adventure Salida (9.8 mi) · Creekside Chalets (10.5 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, not driving.

  • Closest glampingFour Seasons RV Park2.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesCottage: from $145/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupPleasant Valley RV Park12.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesMountainview Site 30/50AMP Full Hookup Pull-Thru: from $68/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Next closestAgora Adventure Salida9.8 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesCreekside Tent/Van Sites: from $35/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest public / first-comeOhaver Lake11.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night

Four Seasons RV Park

2.3 mi from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (straight-line) 4.6 · 40 Campspot reviews
Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights16 sites open for every night

Agora Adventure Salida

9.8 mi from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Creekside Chalets

10.5 mi from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

State park · Salida

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights124 sites open for every night · from $28/night

Book on Colorado Parks and Wildlife
307 W Sackett Ave
Saving doesn't reserve a site.
SitesAmenitiesLocationPolicies

About this campground

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife campground in Salida. It lists 100 RV or RV/tent sites and 29 tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • Rigs up to 75 ftLongest RV site on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife site list
  • Cabins or glampingCabins or glamping available
  • Boat rampListed amenity on Colorado Parks and Wildlife
  • Pets allowedListed on Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Good for

Big rigs (up to 75 ft)Tent campingCabins / glampingDogsBoaters

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 75 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boat Ramp
  • Comfort Station
  • Fee Station
  • Handicapped Accessible
All amenities

Amenities

Boat LaunchBoat Launch RampBoat RampComfort StationFee StationHandicapped AccessibleMotorized TrailsNatural ShadeParkingRanger StationRestroomsSelf Serve Pay StationWhite Water Rafting

Nearby activities

BikingBird WatchingFishingHikingHistorical Site SHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsPhotographyPicnickingVisitor CenterWildlife Watching Opportunity

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 26 on Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

124 open of 149 sites
Site 1114 · Basic
Hecla Junction loopSite length up to 65 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Opens site 1114 on Colorado Parks and Wildlife; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$28/night
Estimated stay total $56 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 1102 · Basic
Hecla Junction loopSite length up to 48 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Opens site 1102 on Colorado Parks and Wildlife; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$28/night
Estimated stay total $56 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 1306 · Basic
Ruby Mountain loopSite length up to 37 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Opens site 1306 on Colorado Parks and Wildlife; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$28/night
Estimated stay total $56 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 1311 · Basic
Ruby Mountain loopSite length up to 36 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Opens site 1311 on Colorado Parks and Wildlife; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$28/night
Estimated stay total $56 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 1112 · Basic
Hecla Junction loopSite length up to 41 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Opens site 1112 on Colorado Parks and Wildlife; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$28/night
Estimated stay total $56 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 1113 · Basic
Hecla Junction loopSite length up to 34 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Opens site 1113 on Colorado Parks and Wildlife; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$28/night
Estimated stay total $56 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 1318 · Tent
Ruby Mountain loop
Available for both nights

Opens site 1318 on Colorado Parks and Wildlife; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$28/night
Estimated stay total $56 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 1322 · Basic
Ruby Mountain loopSite length up to 40 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Opens site 1322 on Colorado Parks and Wildlife; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$28/night
Estimated stay total $56 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees

Book with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (via ReserveAmerica feed)Main booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 26
Lowest open: Site 1002 · Basic
Available for your dates · 124 sites
$28/night
Book with Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability checked Oct 26 on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 149 sites.

SiteFr
30
Sa
31
Price
1626
basic
✓✓$28
1627
basic
✓✓$28
1628
basic
✓✓$28
1629
basic
✓✓$28
1630
basic
✓✓$28
1631
basic
✓✓$28
1632
basic
✓✓$28
1633
basic
✓✓$28
1616
basic
✓✓$28
1624
basic
✓✓

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Colorado Parks and Wildlife — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

307 W Sackett Ave
Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

Check-in
1:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

About

The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is one of the nation’s most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking and home to the most commercially rafted river in the United States, the Arkansas River! Tumbling 4,650’ in 152 miles, boaters can find anything from roaring Class IV and V rapids, to milder Class II and III sections, which are ideal for beginner and family trips. AHRA also offers a world-class trout fishery and sightseeing within the Upper Arkansas River Valley as well as abundant opportunities for camping, picnicking, hiking, wildlife watching, horseback riding, mountain biking and OHV travel. AHRA operates eight campgrounds along the Arkansas River, all of which have boat ramps for raft and kayak access. Please visit the Arkansas Headwaters website for current conditions and more information: https://ahra.mobi/park

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (109 of 111 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on ReserveAmerica Listing
Getting there
307 W Sackett Ave (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 75 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area?
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (109 of 111 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingOnline via ReserveAmerica (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Available for your dates · 124 sitesSites from $28/night

Estimated stay total from $56 for 2 nights on Colorado Parks and Wildlife · before taxes & fees

View campground on Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗

Availability checked Oct 26 on Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

You book each site directly with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Prices and availability can change until booked.

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RVs near this campground

Picks are 75 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Denver (Denver International (DEN)), about 115 mi straight-line from Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. RV rentals in Denver

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Pick up in Castle Rock

WRENNIEKINE ad-VAN-ture

Camper vanSleeps 2 5 (1)
Castle Rock, CO · 35 mi from DEN airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $274/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Littleton

Explore Colorado in comfort and style

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 4
Littleton, CO · 32 mi from DEN airport (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 50 miPets OK
Pick up in Littleton

Vernal

Camper vanSleeps 3
Littleton, CO · 33 mi from DEN airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 50 miPets OK
$28
1623
basic
✓✓$28
1610
basic
✓✓$28
1612
basic
✓✓$28
1609
basic
✓✓$28
1621
basic
✓✓$28
1613
basic
✓✓$28
1602
basic
✓✓$28
1603
basic
✓✓$28
1619
basic
✓✓$28
1620
basic
✓✓$28
1625
basic
✓✓$28
1618
basic
✓✓$28
1607
basic
✓✓$28
1617
basic
✓✓$28
1604
basic
✓✓$28
1611
basic
✓✓$28
1606
basic
✓✓$28
1622
basic
✓✓$28
1002
basic
✓✓$28
1003
basic
✓✓$28
1004
basic
✓✓$28
1005
basic
✓✓$28
1006
basic
✓✓$28
1008
basic
✓✓$28
1009
basic
✓✓$28
1010HA
basic
✓✓$28
1011
basic
✓✓$28
1012
basic
✓✓$28
1013
basic
✓✓$28
1014
basic
✓✓$28

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Bear storage
Not listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (109 of 111 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 25 pull-through, 86 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 7 paved, 105 gravel site driveways; 36 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 49 of 50 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 307 W Sackett Ave (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
to see if it's open
from $110/nightvia Outdoorsy
to see if it's open
from $195/nightvia Outdoorsy