RV site details
- Dump station
From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage. Call (877) 444-6777 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About MONARCH PARK
MONARCH PARK is a public campground in SALIDA, CO. It has 38 campsites. 38 sites are first come, first served.
After being closed the past couple of years for renovations, look for Monarch Park to reopen in late summer 2026. Monarch Park is nestled at the base of Monarch Ridge, a short drive north of Monarch Pass on Highway 50.
Some campsites at the family-friendly destination are located on the banks of the South Fork Arkansas River, while others lie along a creek. Popular activities in the area include hiking the Colorado/Continental DivideTrail and fishing.
Beaver ponds near the entrance to the campground make a great fishing spot for families with young children. Monarch Pass is a high mountain pass along the southern part of Colorado's Sawatch Range.
The pass crosses the Continental Divide at an altitude of 11,312 feet. Popular trails near Monarch Park include Waterdog Lakes, the Monarch Crest Trail and the Hunt and Boss Lakes trails.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-In, Back-in, Gravel, Pull-Through, and Pull-through
Location
SALIDA RANGER DISTRICT, SALIDA, CO 81201
About 60 miles west of Cañon City, CO
Elevation 10,490 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes MONARCH PARK in a setting associated with creek, 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.