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Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area Stretches 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 dining, lodging and 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.
There are five versatile camping areas with over 84 individual campsites.

Facilities: Restrooms and picnic areas can be found at any one of the five campsites in Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area.

Reservations: Reservations are accepted from early April through late September for Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area. For the remainder of the year, the park uses the "first-come, first-serve" rule.

Best Time To Visit: Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area is open year-round.

Fees: There are a variety of fees that can be incurred when entering this state area, from a daily walking pass all the way to an annual vehicle pass. Visitors should contact this State Recreation Area to find the best plan for them.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Since rules may vary depending on which park visitors choose to visit, please check with the Park Manager for any other rules that may apply.

Directions: Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area has five point campgrounds and is located off US Highway 50 at mile marker 260 between the towns of Canon City and Cotopaxi. The road has a major acceleration/deceleration lane and is well marked with signs on the Highway.

Address
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
307 W. Sackett
Salida, Colorado 81201
Phone
General: (719) 539-7289
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