THE BANK CAMPGROUND CAMPSITE A-8

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CAMPING COLORADO

The Bank Campground Campsite A-8


May 7, 2024

The Bank Campground Campsite A 8 is a developed and reservable camping area located in the Upper Arkansas watershed of Colorado. This area is popular for its stunning surrounding views of the Rocky Mountains and the Arkansas River. The campground offers 8 campsites, each with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and access to potable water. Additionally, the area offers several points of interest nearby, including the historic town of Salida, the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, and the Monarch Crest Scenic Tram.

Visitors can also enjoy hiking and biking trails, fishing, and kayaking in the Arkansas River. Interesting facts about the area include the fact that it is home to several 14,000-foot peaks, including Mount Princeton and Mount Yale.

The best time to visit the Bank Campground is during the summer months, between June and August, when temperatures average between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drop to the low 40s at night. It is important to note that the campground is located at an elevation of over 7,000 feet, so visitors should be prepared for cooler temperatures and potentially changing weather conditions.

Sources:

- https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/254299
- https://www.colorado.com/articles/5-beautiful-campgrounds-near-arkansas-river
- https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/colorado/arkansas-headwaters-recreation-area




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Garfield Lake

Alligator Gar Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Smith Lake - Washington Park

Bluegill Common Carp Green Sunfish

Kendrick Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Wiper

Cheesman Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout

Union Square Ponds

Apache Trout Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Rampart Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout Northern Pike

Manzanares Creek

Apache Trout Brown Trout Northern Pike

Marston Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Gallup Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Sterne Pond (Kids only)

Apache Trout Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Chatfield Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Manitou Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Vanderbilt Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Wellington Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Upper Tule Lake

Bluefin Tuna

Redstone Park Pond

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Eaglewatch Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Little`s Creek Pond

Apache Trout Rainbow Trout

Hine Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Mason Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Smith Reservoir (Lakewood)

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Soda Lakes

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Watson Lake (Littleton)

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Balsam Park Pond

Apache Trout Rainbow Trout

Bowles Grove Pond

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

North Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

Johnson Reservoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Barnum Park Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Brush Hollow Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Overland Park Pond

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Centennial Park

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass

Upper Reservoir - Palmer Lake

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Ridgeview Park Pond

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Strontia Springs Reservoir

Apache Trout Kelp Bass

South Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Strortia Springs Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass White Perch Yellow Perch

McReynolds Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Bear Creek Ponds

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Redtail Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

East Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout

Homestake Fishing Site

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Main Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Nichols Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

South Platte River

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Huston Park Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout

DeWeese Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Skaguay Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

Blue Heron Lake

Apache Trout Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Brown Trout Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Progress Park Pond

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Harriman Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout Wiper

Chatfield Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass Walleye

South Platte Park Ponds (Littleton Flood Plain Ponds)

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Lake Isabel

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Rosemont Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Cherry Knolls Pond

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Grasmere Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Crystal Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

Ketring Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish

Pine Valley Ranch Pond

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Platte Canyon Ditch

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Cottonwood Park Lake (Kipling & Jewell)

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

EAST FORK ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER CREEK TO CHEESEMAN RESERVOIR
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado

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