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.
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Location
Public CampgroundBootleg Campground is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.715503 N
106.196105 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 2/21/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 2/21/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
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
