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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area/Five Points Campground

The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Five Points Campground in Canon City, Colorado is a great place to camp and explore the Arkansas River. This campground is located on the banks of the Arkansas River and offers a variety of activities for all ages. The campground has over 100 sites, including tent sites, RV sites, and group sites. There are also several amenities, such as a playground, picnic tables, fire pits, and a boat ramp. The campground is also close to several attractions, such as the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, the Royal Gorge Railroad, and the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience. Whether you are looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled vacation, the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Five Points Campground is the perfect place to stay.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• River
• Boating
• Fishing
• Ramp
• No Motors
• Body Of Water (Arkansas River)
• Nature Trails
• Rec Open to the Public

- Policies

• Folding Tent Campers Allowed
• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• No Tents

- Other Amenities & Services

• Road Condition (Fair)
• Road Type (Gravel)
• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Mountain Biking
• Rock/Mountain Climbing
• Snow Sports
• Watersports
• Whitewater Rafting

- Facility

• Type (State Park)

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Spring,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (20)
• Width (30)
• Max Length (45)
• Gravel Sites (20)
• Shaded (Some)
• No Hookups (20)
• Only Self-Contained Units
• Pull-thrus (4)
• Pull-thru Size (30 x 45)
• Back-ins (30 x 45)
• Room for Slideouts (Yes)
• Site Length (45)
• Fire Rings
• Table at Site
• BBQ at Site

User Reviews

Lisa Knecht

May 07, 2022

Second time at Five Points. Both times it was about half full. People seemed to settle down at around 10:30. Under bridge access to river. Average sites. Surrounded by mountains. Recommend.

Michael Harrall

March 29, 2022

Just freaking amazing what else can I say

Julie Christopher

March 06, 2022

Such a great stop to catch your breath. Sometimes it is our destination while driving along the Arkansas River. Other times it is a great place to stop on our way into the mountains. Either way, looking out over the river is breathtaking. In summer the rafters go by. There is a small beach where you can wade into the water, but there are lots of rocks, so wear water shoes. Plus it is ice cold most of the time. Still fun to dip your toes when on a road trip.

It's Me (It's Me)

February 24, 2022

Would have loved to stay there but couldn't get a WiFi signal to pay for the space... Pretty area and extremely clean!!!

Bud B.

February 06, 2022

The day use area has a special meaning for me. In July of 1997, the wife and I stopped here to have a little picnic with the Dairy Queen hamburgers and fries we had bought at the Royal Gorge area. It was here, I believe I took one of the best photos of my life. We stopped here a few more times over the years up until 2010. It’s a wonderful little area even if it cost you to get in. I don’t know if they still charge for day use or not. I bet they do. Below is that picture I took of the wife and I along the Arkansas River here. It will be 25 years ago this coming July.

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