Accessible via paved roads, Dark Sky River Lodge provides full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections for RVs. The campground sits near a river and charges $45-$65 per night with reservations available. Sites include picnic tables, and the property offers drinking water, a dump station, and WiFi access.
Pet owners can bring their animals, and the riverside location puts campers close to water activities. For those wanting a different setup, Pleasant Valley RV Park operates just northeast of the lodge.
Description
Dark Sky River Lodge offers peaceful monthly RV sites on the Arkansas River in Howard, Colorado—just 15 minutes from downtown Salida.
We’re a small, quiet property with mountain views, dark-sky stargazing, and direct access to the river’s walking path and fishing stretches.
Our RV sites are spaced out, easy to access, and insulated for winter. Guests love the calm vibe here: not crowded, not noisy, and surrounded by nature.
Amenities include:
• 30/50 amp full hookups
• Insulated/heat-taped winter-ready hookups
• On-site café & bar (seasonal hours)
• Mountain + river views
• Dog-friendly
• Fast internet
• Owner-operated, friendly, low-key atmosphere
A great basecamp for exploring Salida, Monarch Mountain, Browns Canyon, local hot springs, and the Arkansas River Valley.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDark Sky River Lodge is located in Colorado near Howard
Coordinates
38.429753000000005 N
105.81520599999999 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
