Fishing and rafting access draw campers to Rapid #6 Dispersed on the Arkansas River, a free BLM site along the river corridor north of places to camp near Buena Vista. Multiple pull-off spots line the road, and two fire rings sit directly above the riverbank, where rafters regularly pass within view of camp. It is no-frills camping. RVs up to 20 feet can access the site, and reviewers with large truck campers report manageable road conditions, though the posted limit is 20 feet. Nearby, Americus Dispersed Camping provides additional free options along the same corridor. Cell service is available, and the site allows pets and alcohol. Visit in spring or early summer when river flows are highest for the best rafting and fishing conditions.
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Map & DirectionsRapid #6 Dispersed on Arkansas River is located in Colorado near Buena Vista
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
38.94258872734937 N
106.18478217425078 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 9/6/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/6/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 9/6/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/6/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 11 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 11 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 21 min from Boulder, CO
