Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Category: Visitor center

Address: 307 W Sackett Ave, Salida, CO 81201, USA

Phone: +17195397289

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–12:30AM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–12:30PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–12:30PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–12:30PM

Friday: 8:30AM–12:30AM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Jon Griffin

Jul 5, 2021

Awesome trip....Lana our guide was fantastic...We will be back and we will request her again ❤ ♥ 💜 💕 💖

Robbie Jansky

Jan 2, 2021

Lovely spot for all things outdoors! Great views, picnic tables and play places for the kiddos with a small amphitheater. The river is quiet, soothing and clean. Plenty of shopping and restaurants around for fun.

Elizabeth N

Aug 15, 2020

Beautiful place for a stroll or watching people play water sports. Come early since parking fills up fast

Denice Self

Apr 19, 2015

Plenty of lure fishing for the most tasty wild caught trout!!! Clean river banks!!! Recently opened raft docks lots of professonial raft trips. One hundred and fifty miles of floating on the Arkansas River with breathtaking panaramic views in full circle!!! Lots of amazing local lakes are just minutes away!!! Be safe and bring your life jackets enjoy youself and make schelduled floats in calm beautiful waters. A lifetime of adventure to experiece kiyak, rafting, fishing and boat tours on twin lakes. The mature children and adults will talk and recomend this real adventure make appointments and receive proffesional services ask about permits and get licensed guides to show you the experience of a lifetime!!! . I recommend you to enjoy all the adventure!!!

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Questions & Answers

Where are the most private, no amenities, preferably near water, camping sites around Salida? I have a 12' Scamp trailer and a dog, of course!

Katie Gesten | Jul 16, 2020
Rebecca Clark | Jul 17, 2020

Not Arkansas campgrounds. It was not private at all.

What kind of recreation area is this for camping? Thank you

JOHN ALLEVI | Jul 16, 2020
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (Owner) | Jul 17, 2020

The AHRA is one of Colorado's 41 State Parks. We do have seven campgrounds within the 152-miles of river corridor that are encompassed by the park, but there are many other types of recreation available. For more information, please visit our website: http://bit.ly/CPWArkansasHeadwaters or call us at 719-539-7289. There is no running water, hookups (electricity), or trash at any of our campgrounds. All trash must be packed out. Each campground does have a vault toilet available for use.

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Is there good fishing near by the recreation area?

Bob Eckman | Jul 16, 2020
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (Owner) | Jul 17, 2020

There are many opportunities for fishing in our 152-miles of river. In fact, 102 miles of the river have been designated as Gold Medal waters (from the confluence of Lake fork near Leadville to Parkdale above Royal Gorge). See our fishing page for more information: http://bit.ly/AHRAFishing AHRA Park Map (red text designates river access points): http://bit.ly/AHRABrochure View the Fishing Brochure for special regulations: http://bit.ly/CPWFishingBrochure Also, check out our fishing apps available for Android or Apple, "CPW Fishing" and "Match a Hatch".

Does this place have showers?

Lexie Robinson | Jul 17, 2018
Jennifer Crawford | Jul 18, 2018

There are changing rooms, but no water or electric currently at any of the sites in the park.

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