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.
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(719) 539-7289
- 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
Monarch Spur Trail
Colorado
3.8 mi148 ftgain
TrailEasy
Front Side, Tenderfoot, Little Rattler and Spiral Trail
Colorado
8.0 mi1,998 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Salida River Trail
Colorado
3.8 mi381 ftgain
TrailModerate
Lower Sand Dunes
Colorado
0.5 mi203 ftgain
TrailEasy
Rusty Lung
Colorado
1.4 mi
Trail
North Backbone
Colorado
1.1 mi
Trail
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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