Public campground in SALIDA, CO

COLLEGIATE PEAKS

SALIDA RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, SALIDA, CO 81201
About 64 miles northwest of Cañon City, CO

RV site details

RV sites56
Elevation9,850 ft

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage, an RV length limit, or dump or sewer service. Call (877) 444-6777 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About COLLEGIATE PEAKS

COLLEGIATE PEAKS is a public campground in SALIDA, CO. It has 56 campsites. 44 sites can be reserved. 12 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

Collegiate Peaks Campground is located 11 miles west of Buena Vista, Colorado, along Middle Cottonwood Creek near the top of Cottonwood Pass. The campground offers well-spaced campsites and scenic views of the surrounding mountains.

Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails. A commercial hot springs inn and spa is located about 5 miles east of the campground.

"First come, first served" does not necessarily mean that the site will be available when you get there. Someone may get there before you.

This is a popular campground and is normally full starting on Friday, sometimes as early as Thursday, so plan accordingly. Hiking and fishing are among the most popular activities.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In, Gravel, Pull-Through, and Pull-through

Location

SALIDA RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, SALIDA, CO 81201
About 64 miles northwest of Cañon City, CO
Elevation 9,850 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes COLLEGIATE PEAKS in a setting associated with creek, lake or reservoir, mountain landscape, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, and Horseback riding among the recreation options at or near this SALIDA campground.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Swimming