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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:
Park Address:
307 West Sackett Ave.
Salida, CO 81201-1654
United States
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:
Park Address:
307 West Sackett Ave.
Salida, CO 81201-1654
United States
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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
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.
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Railroad Bridge offers visitors basic campsites.
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Ruby Mountain and Hecla Junction offer visitors basic campsites.
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Salida East, Point Barr and Rincon offer visitors basic campsites.
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Vallie Bridge and Five Points offer visitors basic campsites.
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.
