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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
719-539-7289
- Arkansas Headwaters is one of the nation's premier recreation areas. Stretching for almost 150 miles along the Arkansas River, the area offers abundant and outstanding opportunities for fishing, rafting, kayaking, picnicking, hiking, camping, mountain biking, and sightseeing among deep canyons, broad valleys and towering mountain peaks. The cities and towns along the river - Leadville, Buena Vista, Poncha Springs, Salida, Canon City, Florence and Pueblo - offer fine dining, lodging and plenty of Western hospitality.
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is a landmark cooperative effort of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Colorado State Parks. Through this partnership, the agencies provide visitors with outstanding recreation opportunities and care for the nationally significant natural resources of the Arkansas Valley.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, 307 West Sackett Avenue, Salida Colorado 81201: 719-539-7289.
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Camping Open Dates: All Year
Along a Highway: Easy access for quick and convenient RVing along Interstate or State Highways.
RATES
Tent Camping Rates: $14 a night for two people.
RV Camping Rates: $14 a night for two people.
Additional Person Rate: Kids free under the age of 16.
SITE DESCRIPTIONS
RV Sites: 73
Tent Sites: 29
Total Sites: 102
Long RV Sites 45+ Feet: 32 RV sites are 45 feet or longer.
Pull-Thru Sites: 12
Elevation: 7416 feet above sea level.
Region: Salida
Location: Away from Town, but close to a community convenience store and restaurant.
Setting: Mountain views. Waterfront setting along a river, stream or creek. Adjoins public lands. Forested.
Specialty Discounts (call for availability): Seniors.
OPEN Campfires (individual use): Yes
BBQ Grills (individual use): Yes
Credit Cards: Visa & Mastercard
PET POLICIES:
Pets at Campground & RV Park: Pets are allowed at campsites for no additional cost. Well-behaved dogs or cats are allowed on a leash outdoors while their owners are on-site.
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Groups Welcome: Weddings.
Group Meeting Area: Outdoor area.
Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in COVERED Outdoor Picnic Area: 75
National Forests & BLM Lands: On site.
State Parks: On site.
Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: Along the scenic byway.
Designated Hiking Trails: Trails start on site.
Fishing in River, Stream or Creek: On site.
Guided Fishing Trips (Licensed): Wade Fishing. Float Fishing.
Whitewater Rafting Office/Pickup point: On site.
Kayaking Rentals: On site.
Kayaking Lessons: On site.
Designated Whitewater Park (Kayak, Canoe): On site.
Jeep Trails: Trails start on site. (Off road, back country, 4WD.)
ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) & Dirt Bike Trails: Trails start on site.
Tourist Train Rides: On site.
Mine Tours: On site.
Mountain Bike Trails: Trails start on site.
Bike Path: Path starts on site.
WINTER ACTIVITIES
Downhill/Snowboarding Ski Area: Ski in/Ski out.
Cross Country Skiing Trails: Trails start on site.
Snowshoe Trails: Trails on site.
Ice Fishing: On site.
Snowmobile Trails: Trails start on site.
Snowmobile Tours: On site.
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