Dispersed
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Salida, CO
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Official sources & verification
Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Salida, CO
About
Our campgrounds are spread throughout our 152-mile long park along Highways 24, 285, and 50.
All campgrounds are open 365 days a year, barring severe weather.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Trail
Monarch Spur Trail
Colorado
3.8 mi148 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Aspen Ridge OHV Trail
Colorado
28.3 mi4,446 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Race Track Trail
Colorado
2.8 mi594 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
North Backbone Trail
Colorado
7.6 mi1,906 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Little Rainbow
Colorado
8.8 mi1,581 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Double Rainbow Trail
Colorado
2.2 mi384 ftgain
Easy
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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