Camping near Salt Creek
A pint-sized Arkansas River town big on outdoor water sports.
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Little Owl Canyon Campground
5 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres · Beulah Valley, CO
We have 120 acres of hiking, biking and 4 wheeling just 30 minutes west of Pueblo. Experience the mountains from the gentle acreage with a beautiful canyon.
Lake Pueblo is nearby, and just an hour or so to the Sandia Christos, Canyon City, Royal Gorge, Bishops Castle, Pueblo State Park and Greenhorn Mountain.
Much of the campground is fenced providing safety for pets and children while also protecting the campers from wondering wildlife.
We provide an outhouse area next to the campsites. We have a barn with kitchen, beds and bath that can be used under negotiations.
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Country Campground
6 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Pueblo, CO
Come and enjoy 2 acres nestled between the many farms of Pueblo, CO on the St. Charles Mesa. Easy access from highway 50 and plenty of room for any rig. The Arkansas River is less than 1 mile away. There is a drive in movie theater 4 miles away. An easy 10 minute drive gets you into downtown Pueblo. There is a local grocery store only 2 miles away.
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Hummingbird Ranch
12 sites · RVs, Tents360 acres · Rye, CO
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Hummingbird Ranch is a gorgeous sprawling ranch in Colorado's Spanish Peaks Country with panoramic views of the Wet Mountains and across the plains to the Spanish Peaks. Location is only 12 easy driving minutes from I25. Come experience the dark Colorado skies and quiet secluded campsites with scenery all around...
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Haven Hill
3 sites · RVs, Tents36 acres · Pueblo, CO
Thirty-five private natural acres high above Scenic Byway 165. You will have total privacy, no other campers! You will be overlooking the beautiful Greenhorn Valley, with wide open views of Greenhorn Mountain and the Spanish Peaks. The stars at night are breathtaking. It feels like you are on a peaceful, remote island in the sky. A great place to fly a kite! It’s conveniently close to lakes, hiking, outdoor activities and supplies, restaurants and gas stations. Several roundabouts exist for turning around large vehicles. RV sites are pull through. For digital Nomads, Cell phone and satellite service is good here.
You'll take an immediate right into the driveway off of 165. When you reach the top the hill turn right and you will have your choice of several campsites on the east end of the hill.
Fires might be allowed. Check https://www.pueblo.us/2602/Fire-Restrictions If fires are allowed, they must be in campfire circles ONLY! Dead wood on the property is OK to burn. Or Firewood is available to purchase nearby in Colorado City. Do not burn trash please. All trash needs to be packed out.
Camp ground #1 has a gravel area for an RV/camper/tent/car and a mulch/grass area for tent camping. As well as a fire ring, picnic table and accessible potable water on the west end of the hill. Camp ground #2 has cleared ground and has a fire ring and picnic table. Plenty of room for RV/camper/tent/cars. Feel free to pick your campground! Bring your own toilet for now.
Use of firearms is strictly prohibited. No fireworks are allowed.
Quiet time is after 10:00 p.m. Please be respectful of neighboring properties. And remember you are on a hilltop so sound can travel. :-)
THINGS TO DO:
* Lake Beckwith - Lake Beckwith is the perfect place for walking, fishing, and boating. A Colorado Fishing License is required and all dogs must be on a leash. Personal paddleboards, kayaks, and non-motorized boats are welcome.
* Lake Isabel / San Isabel
Just a twenty-minute drive up Highway 165, San Isabel is a picturesque little community nestled in the mountains alongside Lake Isabel. Lake Isabel is the perfect place to spend the afternoon fishing, kayaking, or hiking. The Lodge at San Isabel, a restaurant and general store is open Mid-May through October. A Colorado Fishing License can be purchased at the gift shop and is required to fish at the lake. Personal paddleboards, kayaks, and small non-motorized boats are welcome.
* Bishop’s Castle: Located 30 minutes up Highway 165, Bishop’s Castle is a stone and iron fortress nestled in the trees of the San Isabel National Forest. Wind your way through the castle’s wrought-iron stairwells through three-stories of towers and bridges. Visitors are always welcome free of charge, and the castle itself is always open.
* Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve:
One of the two tallest sand dunes in North America is located two hours west of Colorado City. A perfect place to take a day trip. Pack a lunch and spend the day hiking the dunes, sand sledding, and playing in the creek.
* Capulin Volcano National Monument. Located an hour and forty minutes southeast. This is a national monument.
* Colorado City Swimming Pool
The pool is open Monday-Saturday from June to early August and is available for open-swim in the afternoon.
* Hollydot Golf Course
Hollydot is Colorado City’s 18-hole public golf course. Tee times can be booked online, by phone, or in person.
* Pueblo City-County Library – Greenhorn Valley Branch - The library offers plenty of kid-friendly activities, as well as classes and events for adults and teens.
RESTAURANTS:
* Three Sisters Tavern
* Bolt Burgers and Shakes
* High Octane BBQ
* Round Table Sports Grill at Hollydot Golf Course
* Rye Cafe
* Table Mountain Coffee Sho
* The Lodge at San Isabel
(Open Mid-May–October)
* Subway
HIKING:
* Over two miles of hiking on the property
* Greenhorn Trail
* Bartlett Trail
* St. Charles Trail
* Wachob Trail
* Coal Creek Trail
* San Carlos Trail
OTHER:
* Propane tanks and refills available at Ace Hardware on CO165
* Dump services available at the KOA Campground on I25 and CO165
* Towing and auto repair available at The Service Center in Colorado City
* Hack Shack Liquor Store
* Fastbreak Food and Liquor
* Valley Market
* Gas Stations
Loaf N’ Jug, Sinclair, Circle K
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Manifest Ranch Tranquility Camp
1 site · Lodging125 acres · Pueblo, CO
Are you looking for a weekend getaway in nature? How about next week? Our brand new turnkey campsite at Manifest Ranch is the perfect destination for you. With a comfortable sleeping capacity of four, you can enjoy a peaceful and secluded camping experience.
At Manifest Ranch, you'll have the entire 125 acres of green rolling hills to yourself. Surrounded by stunning mountain views, you can truly escape the city crowds and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Plus, we welcome small kids and pets at no extra cost, so the whole family can join in on the adventure.
When was the last time you had a spontaneous getaway, far away from traffic and long lines? Our campsite offers quick and easy access to a beachfront swimming area at a large, laid-back lake known for great fishing and endless good times. Whether you've never experienced such a getaway or it's been a long time, all you have to do is click "Book Now" and get ready to have fun and clear your mind.
We've made camping hassle-free for you. Just bring your own food and water, and we'll take care of the rest. However, if you want to take it one step further and make your camping experience even more comfortable, you can choose our Pamper Camper add-on package. This package includes additional amenities to enhance your stay.
So, why wait? Pack your bags and embark on a spontaneous adventure to Manifest Ranch. Click "Book Now" and get ready to enjoy nature, relaxation, and endless good times.
Thank you for considering our campsite, and if you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
Micki B
Manifest Ranch
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Joshua W.’s Land
3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents45 acres · Avondale, CO
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Cliffs Edge campsite
3 sites · Tents150 acres · CO
Welcome to cliffs edge campsites.
Almost glamping, you will have a fantastic experience while staying in our spacious and comfortable bell tents. Sitting by the provided gas fire pit and watching the clouds pass over the Pikes Peak range is a time to remember forever. This extremely unique space allows campers to enjoy city lights below, and incredible stars lighting the sky above.
Enjoy over 160 acres of unspoiled Colorado front range wilderness. Backed up against billions of acres of national forest, these woods have had little human contact until the campsites were erected in 2022.
End of the road privacy for these Rugged cliff top campsites with awesome views of Pikes Peak and surrounding areas. Behind locked gates, enjoy privacy and piece of mind Within the Locke Mountain Vineyards private ranch. Rarely used Private access to San Isabel national forest, groups can follow an old mining road, perfect for miles of mountain hiking and sure adventure for all.
Less than one hour drive to the Royal Gorge, Pueblo reservoir, and other local attractions. Endless hiking and exploring of the canyons on the 160 acres of private property. Bring your binoculars to to enhance the vistas from camp, or even a spotting scope for long range game viewing.
Golfers Driving range is great fun. Feel free to smack the provided golf balls into the abyss for max distance. Also the golf ball scavenger hunting in the canyon below can keep the kids busy for hours.
Truly a destination campsite, worth a few nights stay. This place is Sweet!!!
Notes
-No fires what so ever! Fire danger is extremely high in this area.
- Although we are only forty miles from the Sand Dunes park, it is a four hour drive to get there, so maybe not the best area to stay if the dunes are on your list.
- Days in the summer can get pretty hot and shade is hard to come by, so plan a day trip to Florence river park, (about 30 minutes drive)and hop in the Arkansas river and cool off.
- this is a wilderness area and all Colorado wildlife is present.
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Wet mountain Getaway
3 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Beulah, CO
80 acers of stunning high desert foothills, canyons and planes located just 20 minutes from Pueblo. Nestled right up against the Sandre De Cristo wet mountain range in Beulah Co. Come experience the amazing star gazing, hiking and arrowhead hunting. Secluded yet just 2 miles from highway 78. Beautiful views of Pikes peak and the front range to the north and planes to the east. Mule deer, elk, wild turkey and antelope are frequently seen on site as well as hundreds of other wildlife species. Genreal store and fuel station located just minutes away in the Beulah valley.
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RADZ Retreat
3 sites · RVs35 acres · Walsenburg, CO
RADZ Retreat is our personal get away and we long to be good stewards of the land and share it with you. There are 2 full RV hooks ups with 30, 50, and 20 Amps each with water and dump. There is also 1 dry camping spot and you can use water and dump on site. There are 35 acres to hike and watch wildlife. We are a short 5 min drive to Lathrop and into Walsenburg. There is a 200 ft elevation hike to enjoy beautiful views of the Spanish Peaks and Cuchara river valley. Be on the look out for elk, deer, turkey and more.
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Greenhorn Mountain Mastery
2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Colorado City, CO
A nice area for you to pull a small to large RV, 5th wheel, tent camp, car camp, this is a great place that is quiet and will have you gazing up at the stars. Not to far off of I-25 if you need to take a rest for the night before heading on your way. The entrance is a bit bumpy but a Prius can make it through, so you should be solid, just go slow. Graneros Gorge is on your right and it is definitely a site to grab photos, just don't get to close to the edge and watch for rattle snakes.
No facilities, just pack in and pack out. Lots of space so spread out and pitch a tent, bring the dogs, and four-wheelers, and enjoy some Colorado sunshine and fresh air.
Colorado City/Rye exit has all your necessities, Dispensary, restaurant, and a ways down, is an ACE Hardware, Liquor store, and a small grocery store.
It may be a bit hard to find if you are coming in after dark. However, you will get off on exit 71, follow the sign that says Graneros RD and take a left/North and follow it to the payment ends, you will make a sharp right turn, over a cattle guard. The road splits in a few directions but stay strait and the road curves around for about a quarter mile, then you'll see a T in the road, take a right and go about half a mile and you'll see the road going strait and you want to stay right until it dead ends. Area is on the right, but you can camp anywhere.
If It is a bit muddy since its been raining and road is kinda rough when you first come in but smooths out. Stay on the high sides with your vehicle.
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Canyon Pines Ranch
1 site · Lodging240 acres · Beulah, CO
Canyon Pines Ranch (CPR) is located in the foothills of Beulah, CO. We are approximately 25 minutes southwest of Pueblo, CO. The 240 acre ranch has stunning views of the Wet Mountain Range and the prominent Greenhorn Mountain. Farther out are the Spanish Peaks before the glimmering Sangre de Cristo Range. The Graneros Gorge with its ancient cliffs rising 600 ft above the St Charles River is a sight to behold, a hidden gem which is hiking accessible from CPR. ( See description)
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Pikes Peak RV Park
106 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Manitou Springs, CO
Welcome to Pikes Peak RV Park, your gateway to adventure and relaxation in the heart of Manitou Springs! Situated just a mile from downtown, our small campground offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility.
Discover the charm of Manitou Springs, where entertainment abounds for the whole family. Explore a variety of shops and restaurants, or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic town.
For outdoor enthusiasts, our park boasts unbeatable proximity to some of Colorado's most iconic attractions. Explore the stunning rock formations of Garden of the Gods, tackle the challenging Manitou Incline, or marvel at the cascading beauty of Seven Falls. And don't forget to embark on an unforgettable journey to the summit of Pikes Peak, just minutes away.
Surrounded by natural beauty, our park features a serene creek running through one side, providing a peaceful backdrop for your stay. On the other side, a trail offers easy access to outdoor adventures, where you can spot wildlife such as deer, ducks, and beavers. Whether you prefer Creekside serenity or Trailside views of Pikes Peak, you'll find your perfect retreat at Pikes Peak RV Park.
Experience the best of Manitou Springs and beyond at our welcoming campground, where every moment promises adventure and relaxation in equal measure.
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Camping near Salt Creek guide
Overview
A tiny town just outside Pueblo, Salt Creek sits just south of the mighty Arkansas River and offers all sorts of opportunities for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fishing. It’s a great jumping-off point for exploring Royal Gorge, the old gold rush towns of Cripple Creek and Victor, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Services are limited in Salt Creek, but you’ll find everything you could need in neighboring Pueblo. Popular nearby camping spots include Lake Pueblo State Park and RV parks along the Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway.
Where to go
Pueblo
Just five minutes from Salt Creek, Pueblo is popular with paddle sports enthusiasts. The Arkansas River flows through town and even has a man-made whitewater park within walking distance of downtown. Campers will find several RV parks on the outskirts, plus plenty of lakeside campsites at Lake Pueblo State Park, just 20 minutes west of Pueblo.
Cripple Creek
The famous old gold rush town of Cripple Creek is a little less than two hours from Salt Creek via the Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway. The entire route winds 131 miles through some of Colorado’s biggest gold rush areas and offers mining ruins and historic sites to see along the way. The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park is one of the top attractions in the area with incredible views of this 1,200-foot deep canyon carved by the Arkansa River.
Westcliffe
Heading west from Salt Creek towards the jagged Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Westcliffe is a quiet community nestled at the base of the mountains and the perfect basecamp for adventures into this lesser-known range. Hikers and mountain bikers will find over 100 miles of trails to explore, and climbers can tackle challenging peaks, including 10 over 14,000 feet. Several national forest campgrounds and dispersed camping options are easily accessible west of town.
When to go
Salt Creek’s mild year-round temperatures make it a worthwhile destination any time of year. Plus, this region doesn’t see as much traffic as some of Colorado’s more popular mountain towns, making it an excellent option for avoiding summertime crowds. April through August is typically the best time for rafting and kayaking on the Arkansas River, and hiking and camping in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains is best from June through September. Many Salt Creek area campgrounds, including the campgrounds at Lake Pueblo State Park, remain open year-round.
Know before you go
- Services are limited in Salt Creek, Colorado but you should be able to find everything you need in terms of groceries and last-minute camping items in nearby Pueblo.
- Campground reservations are strongly recommended at Lake Pueblo State Park in summer. Reservations can be made online and over the phone six months in advance.
- Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available in Pueblo and at Lake Pueblo State Park.
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