Established Camping
Railroad Bridge
Railroad Bridge camping area is located near the Arkansas River, surrounded by flatlands and hills. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and the historic town of Buena Vista.
Description
Please note: You do not need to check in at our visitor's center prior to your camping arrival.
Railroad Bridge is located north of the town of Buena Vista. Traditionally, this site has been a popular river access point for boaters and gold-panners alike. It also is located fairly close to some of the better-known climbing in the region.
For directions, please view our Maps and Directions page.
View the Railroad Bridge Campground Map.
Photos of Specific Campsites: 1401, 1402, 1403HA, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1410, 1411, 1412, 1413, 1414
Facilities:
14 basic campsites (each offers a tent pad, fire grill, and table)
Two vault toilets
Two changing areas
Our campgrounds are spread throughout our 152-mile-long park along Highways 24, 285, and 50.
All campgrounds are open 365 days a year, barring severe weather.
AHRA campgrounds do not have any hook-ups or potable water.
All AHRA overnight campers outside of developed camping areas must use a portable toilet system and fire pan.
Please see the CPW Rules page for a full list of campground rules.
Fee Info
You must also have a vehicle pass in addition to the campground fee
Reservation Info
Reservations required Occupation of a site without a reservation will not be permitted. Self-service camping permits will no longer be valid.
Location
Railroad Bridge is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.923553282646 N
106.1697873592626 W
Detours Nearby
Fourmile Travel Management Area
3 min away
West Lenhardy Cutoff
3 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 56 min from Colorado Springs
- 2 hrs 10 min from Pueblo
- 2 hrs 14 min from Denver
- 2 hrs 24 min from Boulder
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageLast on 9/12/25
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
