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Rafter's Roost
State Park

Rafter's Roost

Buena Vista, CO

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  • Address:Buena Vista, CO
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About

Enjoy a scenic campsite, cabin, or fully renovated boutique airstream along the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, CO. With private access to the river, and close proximity to the old Western town of Buena Vista, our campground is the ideal spot for your mountain getaway. With fantastic views of the Collegiate Peaks 14ers, quick access to Buena Vista’s downtown local dining, world famous rafting, gold medal fly fishing, and endless mountain bike and hiking trails, we truly have something for everyone in the family. Come experience it for yourself and book a getaway with us at Rafters Roost!

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Amenities

Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Camp Store
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

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Within ~30 miles

Trails near Rafter's Roost

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Fistful of Dollars and Few Dollars More Trail Loop
Trail

Fistful of Dollars and Few Dollars More Trail Loop

Colorado

1.9 mi331 ftgain
Easy
Chinaman Gulch and Carnage Canyon OHV Trail
Trail

Chinaman Gulch and Carnage Canyon OHV Trail

Colorado

7.9 mi1,903 ftgain
Difficult
Carnage Canyon 6042 OHV Loop
Trail

Carnage Canyon 6042 OHV Loop

Colorado

2.1 mi627 ftgain
Moderate
Fistful of Dollars and Django Trails Loop
Trail

Fistful of Dollars and Django Trails Loop

Colorado

3.4 mi522 ftgain
Moderate
Half Gentleman’s Loop
Trail

Half Gentleman’s Loop

Colorado

4.6 mi682 ftgain
Moderate
Midland Bike Trail
Trail

Midland Bike Trail

Colorado

10.0 mi1,493 ftgain
Difficult

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Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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