$28 / night

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Location

Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is located in Colorado

Directions

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 N. 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 N. Colorado Avenue.

Address

307 W Sackett Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211

Coordinates

38.92271037022809 N
106.16970001345229 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Fair
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

$28

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Reservations

(800) 244-5613

Andrea L.

Scout

Reviewed May. 2, 2022

Adequate campground with spectacular views

We booked a site same-day and so we weren’t expecting the best sites. We lucked out and our site, while close to the picnic area (which was not used during our stay), had spectacular views. The payoff was no shade, so make sure you account for that! Great access to fishing.

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Month of VisitMay

Christopher R.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2021

Breathtaking

This is a gem! Campsites are close to the River with stunning views all around. The stars were amazing with zero ambient light.

Month of VisitAugust

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John M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2021

Great views of the Collegiate Peaks

If you don’t mind heavy boating traffic (shuttles & busses, etc.) and limited shade, this campground has some great upsides including:

Large drive-through spaces for RV’s (with tent pads)
Immediate access to the Arkansas river
Cool railroad bridge to explore (not fenced so please be careful with wandering kids and drunk friends!)
Beautiful views of the Collegiate Peaks
Cellphone coverage is steady (could be a negative to some, I understand)

Take away the heavy vehicle traffic until about 5pm-ish and the lack of shade, Railroad Bridge would get 5.

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Month of VisitAugust

Natalie F.

Guide

Reviewed May. 23, 2021

Loved it - dry camping (no water)

We really enjoyed this spot by the river. It’s alittle out of town and quiet. I’d definitely not follow google if you have a big rig as you will go through some tunnels to get to the Site and if you have a big rig you may not fit The site is dry- no water and no electric and no dumpster for trash but you can’t beat the views and the sounds of the river at night. It’s not a crowded spot as far as camp spots are limited but it is a public river put in & take out

spot for river sports so people are often coming and going. The train doesn’t run on those tracks as far as we could tell due to vegetation growth. The tent spots are right on the river ! Very nice and we did have a fire pit on our spot

Month of VisitJune

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B B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

Loved this campground

We enjoyed watching the kayakers and rafters floating by during the day, and listening to the roaring water at night. We found trails on the other side of the access road that offer beautiful views of the Collegiate Peaks and the bridge itself is very picturesque.

Steve & Ashley G.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 17, 2019

Incredible Whitewater Campsite

This is one of the best campsites we have visited in Colorado. It’s located a few miles north of Buena Vista Colorado next to the Arkansas River. The site has terrific walk-in tent sites along the river as well as group picnic facilities and drive camping for campers and vans. They have a huge boat launch to access the world class white water rapids on the Arkansas River. The site has about a 30 campsites and was only about half full during g the summer peak. The access road is dirt but flat graded. They have a camp host on site. The sites have fire rings and picnic tables. The facilities are new and well maintained. The river is powerful and campers with kids should take care. Great hiking and rock climbing in the area. This is a must see.

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Laura M.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018

Wonderfully chill

Lovely little spot by the Arkansas. Plenty of spots to hammock and access the riverbank. The bridge is a short walk from the parking lot. Spots are reservable, and if you plan on going on a weekend, get there early. Vault toilets. Bring drinking water. No running water.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area?

Camping at Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area can starts at $28.00.

What is the max vehicle length at Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area?

Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

Are fires allowed at Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Railroad Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.