Best Tent Camping near Salida, CO

Join the fun near Salida. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Colorado camping has to offer. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Salida. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Tent Sites Near Salida, Colorado (43)

    1. Browns Creek (South) Dispersed Camping

    10 Reviews
    Nathrop, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 553-1400

    "Big wide dispersed camping spaces. Plenty of nice hiking - especially Brown's Creek area. Great location with easy drive to Buena Vista & Salida & Mt. Princeton."

    "Awesome location between Salida and Buena Vista. Keep driving thru the gate and find your own piece of paradise. We have a 24’ RV and out spot, buried in the tall pines, was an easy in and out."

    2. Road 240 - Dispersed

    9 Reviews
    Monarch, CO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 539-3591

    "This spot is one of the best kept secrets for dispersed camping in Colorado. The road has plenty of camping spots all the way up to the lake. Most spots are wooded and offer plenty of shade."

    "There are a few tent camping spots at the bottom right before you cross the bridge."

    3. Mount Shavano and Mount Tabequache

    2 Reviews
    Poncha Springs, CO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 553-1400

    "As a Salida local, the sites at the base of Shavano were always some of my favorite for a quick and accesible trip."

    4. Fooses Creek Dispersed Camping

    1 Review
    Monarch, CO
    14 miles

    "We were headed to another location we found in Dirt but the snow was still to much for us. We decided to go to this spot at Fooses."

    5. Vallie Bridge Campground — Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Coaldale, CO
    16 miles
    +1 (719) 539-7289

    $28 / night

    "Amazing to be right on the river but camp sites are pretty close to one another. Not much sun cover (camp map through state shows which sites have shade) and super windy. 360 views. So beautiful."

    6. Bootleg Campground - Temporarily Closed

    1 Review
    Nathrop, CO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 539-3591

    $10 / night

    "Slept perfectly on a sandy tent pad listening to the river flow. This site has an in-tact bear safe, picnic tables and designated campfire ring. Will go back."

    7. AHRA Canyon Trading Post Recreation Site

    1 Review
    Cotopaxi, CO
    19 miles
    Website

    $4 - $10 / night

    "Vault restrooms. No trash on site, pack in pack out. Ramp to launch rafts, kayaks..."

    8. North Cottonwood Trailhead Dispersed Camping

    8 Reviews
    Buena Vista, CO
    28 miles

    "After a nice meal in nearby Buena Vista, Co, we headed out on the 7-8 mile drive to the trailhead. Now 7-8 miles on a CR isn’t always the same as a similar distance on a paved road."

    "A lot of spots the further up you drive towards trailhead. Found a spot right next to the creek with room for several cars and framed in by trees. Sounds of water is awesome."

    9. CR 306 -Dispersed Site

    4 Reviews
    Buena Vista, CO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 539-3591

    "Right off the highway so a little noisy at night but calms down. The river runs right by spots, relaxing sound and plenty of water. Even surface and easy to set up."

    "An easy to find camp right off the road with a few different entrances and a creek running alongside."

    10. Red Canyon Park

    21 Reviews
    Victor, CO
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 269-9028

    "This was my first time solo tent camping. It went well. The space had a fire ring and picnic table. I might have been the only person at the park and it was quite peaceful!"

    "Views were terrific, whether you want something a bit more open or further into the canyon where it’s surrounded by gorgeous red rocks. I chose an open site and if you do, beware of the wind."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Salida, CO

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Salida, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Salida, CO is Browns Creek (South) Dispersed Camping with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.

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