Veteran's Day Office Closure
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices will be closed for Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
State Park in Salida, CO
Hours:
Park: Open 24 hours a day, year-round
Visitor Center: Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed Sat.-Sun.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
307 West Sackett Ave.
Salida, CO 81201-1654
United States
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
State Park in Salida, CO
Hours:
Park: Open 24 hours a day, year-round
Visitor Center: Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed Sat.-Sun.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
307 West Sackett Ave.
Salida, CO 81201-1654
United States
Navigate to:
Fire Restrictions -
AHRA campgrounds are covered by Federal and County fire restrictions; the most restrictive applies. Because conditions change rapidly, check the Colorado Fire Restrictions map before your visit to ensure you have the most up-to-date information for your specific location. Read more details.
Tent camping at AHRA
Camping and Lodging
Stay at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA)
Our campgrounds are spread throughout our 152-mile-long park along Highways 24, 285 and 50.
Camping is allowed by reservation only at all AHRA developed campgrounds. Reservations may be made on the day of arrival or up to six months in advance. Advance reservations are recommended due to demand and spotty cellular/data service throughout the AHRA.
Dispersed camping is also available along the Arkansas River. Dispersed campers in these areas must provide their own portable toilet device that is designed to carry human waste, and they must have their own fire container if having a fire. Rock fire rings are prohibited. Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28 day period.
At This Park
At This Park
Camping at Railroad Bridge
Railroad Bridge offers visitors basic campsites.
At This Park
Camping at Ruby Mountain and Hecla Junction
Ruby Mountain and Hecla Junction offer visitors basic campsites.
At This Park
Camping at Salida East, Point Barr and Rincon
Salida East, Point Barr and Rincon offer visitors basic campsites.
At This Park
Camping at Vallie Bridge and Five Points
Vallie Bridge and Five Points offer visitors basic campsites.
Dispersed Camping on AHRA Land and Federal Land
Dispersed camping is available throughout AHRA outside of developed campground and day-use areas. Popular locations include Granite Rock, Stone Cabin, Rapid Number 4, The Wall, Rapid Number 5 1/2, Boulderfield, Rapid Number 6, Riverside, Elephant Rock, Tunnel View, Browns Canyon National Monument, Woody’s Claim, Rainbow Route, Red Wall, Badger Creek, Five 1/2 Points, Texas Creek, Lazy J, Bootlegger, Cottonwood, and Maytag.
For camping on National Forest land, contact the USFS Salida Ranger District. For camping on Bureau of Land Management Land or information on Browns Canyon National Monument, contact the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office.
At This Park
Yurt
Salida East within the Salida to Vallie Bridge River Section
The Salida East camp area within Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) has one yurt. It sleeps up to five people and provides basic indoor comforts like beds, a dining area, and cozy solar-powered lighting inside. Outside includes a shade shelter, two tables, a fire pit/grill and bear-proof container. Yurts are round hard-sided structures with circular skylights to provide illumination.
For more yurt amenities, pricing and more detailed information, see the bottom of the Salida to Vallie Bridge river section page.
Call AHRA at 719-539-7289 to make yurt reservations.
Yurt
Stay in Style
Leave your tent at home and enjoy a scenic riverside escape at the rustic off-grid Salida East yurt, conveniently located just minutes from town. It's the perfect home base for your next mountain adventure.
Salida East Yurt outside amenities outside - including 2 picnic tables, shade shelter, fire pit/grill, bear-proof container & cement walk
Salida East yurt amenities outside looking from the side
Salida East Yurt amenities inside - including fold-out couch, bunk beds, 2 tables, 2 chairs, rug, bookshelf, door
Salida East Yurt amenities inside