Best camping near Salida
34 campgrounds · 34 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Salida, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 34 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Koa Camping Salida
Good
6.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Koa Camping Salida is an RV and tent campground located in the Arkansas River Valley near Cañon City, Colorado, at approximately 7,000 feet elevation. The facility offers access…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Salida East
Good
6.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Salida East camping area is located in the beautiful state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. The…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Hecla Junction
Good
6.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Hecla Junction camping area, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Hecla Junction - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Good
6.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Hecla Junction is a popular camping area located within the Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area in Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Angel of Shavano
Good
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Angel of Shavano campground, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains…
Why 100: 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Angel of Shavano Campground
Good
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 73°F
The Angel Of Shavano Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Nestled amidst stunning natural beauty, this campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 100: 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Ohaver Lake
Good
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Ohaver Lake camping area is located in the beautiful state of Colorado and offers a delightful camping experience. Situated in the San Isabel National Forest, this campground…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
O'Haver Lake Campground
Good
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 73°F
O'Haver Lake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, this campground offers a wide range of…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Rincon - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Good
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Rincon - Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area, located in the state of Colorado, offers a picturesque camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. This camping area…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Point Barr
Good
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Point Barr camping area is a beautiful campsite located in the state of Colorado. It is known for its breathtaking natural scenery and a range of amenities that make camping a…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Alder Creek Campsites
Good
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 47°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Alder Creek Campsites is a popular camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated amidst serene natural surroundings, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Ruby Mountain
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Ruby Mountain camping area is located in the state of Colorado and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and vault…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Ruby Mountain - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Good
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Ruby Mountain - Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. Situated in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley, this…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Mount Princeton
Good
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Mount Princeton camping area is located in the state of Colorado and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides clean and well-maintained restrooms, picnic…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Mount Princeton Campground
Good
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 45°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Mount Princeton Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Colorado. The campground offers a range of amenities to make the camping experience comfortable and enjoyable…
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Camping near Salida
The Salida area has 34 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Salida
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.