Best camping near Salida
32 campgrounds · 32 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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 32 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
#1
Bassam Guardstation/Cabin
Good
14.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 40°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Bassam Guardstation Cabin in central Colorado offers a rustic, reservation-only camping experience at a historic Forest Service cabin (no tent campsites). There’s a nightly fee…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
R⛰
#2
Rincon - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Good
11.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°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 84: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
P⛰
#3
Point Barr
Good
12.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 44°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°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 84: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
S⛰
#4
Salida East
Fair
6.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
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 79: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
H⛰
#5
Hecla Junction
Fair
6.8 mi away
· Cool night · low 40°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
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 78: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
H⛰
#6
Hecla Junction - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Fair
6.8 mi away
· Cool night · low 40°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
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 78: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
A⛰
#7
Angel of Shavano
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 39°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
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 77: live conditions (fair) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
A⛰
#8
Angel of Shavano Campground
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 39°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
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 77: live conditions (fair) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
R⛰
#9
Ruby Mountain
Fair
13.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 40°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
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 78: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
R⛰
#10
Ruby Mountain - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Cool night · low 40°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
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 78: live conditions (fair) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
M⛰
#11
Mount Princeton
Fair
13.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 38°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
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 77: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
M⛰
#12
Mount Princeton Campground
Fair
14.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 38°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
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…
Why 77: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
C⛰
#13
Chalk Lake
Fair
14.1 mi away
· Cool night · low 38°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
Chalk Lake Campground in Colorado has breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest. There are nearby trails for hiking, biking, and fishing in the lake or nearby…
Why 77: live conditions (fair) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
C⛰
#14
Chalk Lake Campground
Fair
14.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 38°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
Chalk Lake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Colorado. Situated near Nathrop, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 77: live conditions (fair) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
C⛰
#15
Cascade
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 38°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Fire Weather Watch — elevated fire risk
The Cascade Camping Area in Colorado provides a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and forests. The area offers various activities such as hiking, fishing, and…
Why 77: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
Camping near Salida
The Salida area has 32 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.