Part of the Arkansas Headwaters system of Colorado Parks & Wildlife sites, the Hecla Junction recreation site in Browns Canyon is a favorite for fly anglers, river runners, rafting companies, and day hikers. The campground proper is set off a bit from all of that hustle & bustle, but do stay security-conscious during your stay. Sites have been recently upgraded and are quite level and neat. Some have views of the Arkansas River a scant 100 feet or so away. The best fly fishing for hefty browns and rainbows reportedly is upstream, though lunkers can be found downstream as well. If the river is low enough to wade across to the old Rio Grande rails (don't chance fast water!!), a reasonable hike downstream leads to Railroad Gulch and the original "Hecla Junction," where narrow gauge rails came down from mines higher up and a railroad wye & water tower (long gone) were built. Very, very remote & wild exploring up railroad gulch; use caution. Back at camp, practice bear-wise safety. The road in from US 285 is graded dirt/gravel, with some up & down steepness both directions. As emphasized elsewhere, reservations are required.