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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area/Ruby Mountain Campground

The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Ruby Mountain Campground in Nathrop, Colorado is a great place to camp and explore the Arkansas River. The campground is located in the San Isabel National Forest 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 cabins available for rent. The campground is located near the Arkansas River, which offers great fishing, rafting, and kayaking opportunities. There are also several trails in the area for hiking and biking. The campground also offers a variety of amenities, including a playground, picnic tables, fire pits, and a camp store. The campground is open year-round and is a great place to get away from it all and enjoy the beauty of the Arkansas River.

Amenities

- Tenting

• Dedicated Tenting Area

- 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)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Road Condition (Good)
• 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 (14)
• Width (30)
• Max Length (100)
• Gravel Sites (14)
• No Hookups (14)
• Only Self-Contained Units
• Pull-thrus (2)
• Pull-thru Size (30 x 100)
• Back-ins (30 x 55)
• Room for Slideouts (Yes)
• Site Length (100)
• Fire Rings
• Table at Site
• BBQ at Site
• Tent-Only Sites (6)

User Reviews

Cimberli Fraser

November 13, 2021

Absolutely adore this place super quite right by the Arkansas river

Hannah McGrew

August 15, 2021

This is one of my family's favorite places to go. Wonderful rafting in the beautiful town of Buena Vista. Would recommend this as one of the top spots to camp in the area!

Samantha Davey

June 14, 2021

Stayed for the weekend. The location of the campground itself is really nice, its secluded and right on the river. However, the site we booked, 1310, which is considered a handicapped accessible site was NOT a great location. The entire site is concrete pavement which, in itself, isn't so bad. But this site is also located DIRECTLY behind the bathroom and because it was pavement other campers and visitors assumed it was a walk way to the bathroom and we had multiple strangers just walking right through our camp the whole time. We even parked our cars in a way to kind of block off the entrance to the site and they still just walked through. We also had a lot of experiences with OFF LEASH DOGS at this site. I felt very unsafe with my dogs here. Id also like to add that I saw the park ranger see some of these dogs off leash did nothing to inforce this rule which is posted on the sign at the entrance of the campground as well. Not a great experience. Would ask for my money back if it was possible 🙄

Lauren P

June 07, 2021

The campgrounds are absolutely amazing. We unfortunately reserved a location that was super exposed to the wind and sun. However with a secure canopy it's enjoyable.

Jennifer R

May 26, 2021

Gorgeous views and very relaxing. If you are by the launch, be aware that lots of people will show up starting around 8ish for rafting and tours. But definitely worth it.

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