Public Campground
Bootleg Campground
Bootleg Campground near Salida, CO, is surrounded by mountainous terrain. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Arkansas River and the San Isabel National Forest.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Detours Nearby
Rafter's Roost
20 min away
Cottonwood Lake Dispersed Camping
51 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 13 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 29 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 38 min from Boulder, CO
Location
Bootleg Campground is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.715503 N
106.196105 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
