Area Camping

Heart of the Rockies Campground
16105 W US Highway 50
Salida, CO 81201
719-539-4051

Note: This campground is in the process of becoming a KOA. During this process, some facilities and services may be available only in a limited capacity, so please contact the campground directly with specific inquiries. Visit KOA website.

Salida East Recreation Site
North side of Hwy 50, just southeast of Salida

Eight sites, tents, tables, toilets. Formerly BLM land.

Rincon – Arkansas River Headwaters  State Recreation Area
307 W Sackett Ave
Salida CO 81211

Contact: Colorado State Parks & Wildlife (oneline reservations)

 Note: Off of Highway 50 about eight miles east of Salida. It is located at mile marker 231 between the towns of Swissvale and Howard. The exit is located on the north side on a very curvy section of the highway. Eight sites, Tents, RVs, tables, grill, toilets, pet friendly.