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Hecla Junction Campground β€” Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

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  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
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  • Fires

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19 Reviews

KThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024

Great river access

I've been coming to Hecla Junction for 20+ years. It's a sweet place to camp right on the Arkansas River, just a bit north of Salida, CO, and is known for its river access for whitewater enthusiasts and anglers alike. We love that Hecla is no-fuss camping: no water, no electric, pack it in, pack it…

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Hecla Junction Campground β€” Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area by Kristyn E., January 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Hecla Junction Campground β€” Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area by Kristyn E., January 5, 2024
Rory L.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2023

Loved it! right next to the river. Beautiful!

I was like 40 ft from the river. I could hear it the whole time which was cool! They've got a bunch of camp sites. Bathrooms. And a dock for getting into the river with your kayak. T- mobile wasn't great there. Fire pits yes! πŸ”₯

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Hecla Junction Campground β€” Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area by Rory L., June 18, 2023
  • Review photo of Hecla Junction Campground β€” Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area by Rory L., June 18, 2023
  • Review photo of Hecla Junction Campground β€” Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area by Rory L., June 18, 2023
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Amy W.
Reviewed May. 23, 2022

Beautiful spot

Spacious sites that are magnificently kept . Big flat tent sites at each site, right near the river. There is a boat ramp here where rafting companies pick up thier rafters, but its separated nicely from the campsite. Nice vault toilets but no potable water spigot, so bring your own water! Some of…

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Hecla Junction Campground β€” Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area by Amy W., May 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Hecla Junction Campground β€” Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area by Amy W., May 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Hecla Junction Campground β€” Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area by Amy W., May 23, 2022

Location

Hecla Junction Campground β€” Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is located in Colorado

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Directions

From Salida, go 8 mi N on State Hwy 291, then 1 mi N on US 285, then 2.4 mi E on County Road 194. Follow signs. This is a narrow, steep (12% grade) dirt road.

Address

307 W Sackett Ave
Salida, CO 81201

Coordinates

38.65270429 N
106.051717 W

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