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Located within the Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area, Railroad Bridge Campground is located just north of the town of Buena Vista.
Traditionally, this site has been a popular river access point for boaters and gold-panners alike.
The Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area stretches for almost 150 miles along the Arkansas River, and 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.

Facilities: Restrooms and picnic areas can be found at any one of the five campsites in Railroad Bridge Campground.

Reservations: Reservations for Railroad Bridge Campground are accepted from early April through late September. For the remainder of the year, the park uses the "first-come, first-serve" rule.

Best Time To Visit: Railroad Bridge Campground is open year round.

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

Accessibility: Camping site #3 is designated for disabled persons only.

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

Directions: To get to Railroad Bridge Campground from either the north from Leadville, or south from Canon City take CO state Highway 9 and turn west onto US Highway 24. From U.S. Highway 24, there are two ways to access Railroad Bridge. The first route is recommended for trailers and RV's. Take U.S. Highway 24 into the town of Buena Vista. Turn east at the only stop light in town and then travel two blocks past the railroad tracks to North Colorado Avenue and turn left. This will turn into Chaffee County Road 371, which is a dirt road that is narrow in places. Drive 6.2 miles from where you turned onto North Colorado Avenue and you will be at Railroad Bridge Campground.

The second route is located between mile markers 201 and 202. It is not recommended for trailers or RV's. Turn east onto Chaffee County Road 371, cross the Arkansas River and turn right. Drive 3.1 miles on a very narrow dirt road with pullouts that allows oncoming traffic to pass (Caution: 25 mph speed limit) to the Railroad Bridge Campground. If you continue south from the campground on County Road 371, it will take you into Buena Vista.

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