North Fork on South Arkansas River

North Fork on South Arkansas River offers dispersed camping near the river in Colorado. The terrain consists of forested areas and riverbanks. Nearby attractions include the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness and the town of Salida, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer.

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Map & DirectionsNorth Fork on South Arkansas River is located in Colorado near Poncha Springs

Detail location of campground
Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

38.55660471 N
106.1966267 W

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    Verified by 9 users
    Last on 6/6/26
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    Verified by 6 users
    Last on 5/24/26

Connectivity

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    Verizon
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    Verified by 9 users
    Last on 6/6/26
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    AT&T
    No Coverage
    Verified by 6 users
    Last on 5/24/26

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed May. 29, 2026

Secluded, close to the Colorado trail

Lovely, quiet camp site in pine and aspens. I’m not sure how many spots there are but there are at least a few. There was a few hikers / bikers headed up the road to the Colorado trail but it was overall peaceful with no camping neighbors. We did wake up to a bear that was about 100ft away around 5:15am. Our dog barked and it slowly turned away.

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  • Review photo of North Fork on South Arkansas River by Jamie W., May 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at North Fork on South Arkansas River?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.