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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
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Alison Demzon
This has to be the most beautiful campground we have been at. The downsides are there is no hookups of any kind, so bring your own water and power, and there is no trash pickup, so pack it in, pack it out. Past that the views are the best I have seen, the sites are setup wonderfully, and there is the Arkansas River right there, and Brown's Canyon right next door.
Mary Francis Diaz de Leon
Beautiful and clean. We were able to come out for 1 night before the weather became bad. The spot we were in was close to the river. It was clean and the layout worked for our needs.
Arkos Ahn
There are no hookups at any sites here, no trash at all, but there are vault toilets. There's also a bit of a tight squeeze to get in, but I watched two trucks pulling fifth wheels pulling trailers make it. Beautifully quiet but still super close to groceries restaurants and hot springs. Love the way the sites are enclosed with boulders in separate terraces. Plan to spend some time here but make sure you're prepared.
Tyler Cola
Great Campground, and I don't know how common this is yearly, monthly, etc., but the bugs were overwhelming, especially the flies at night. And not just obnoxious, it was downright unbearable to be outside at night. Like something out of a movie. I imagine it's an abnormal season given all the rain, but it's definitely worth considering another area if you want to be out at night if have a camper that's terrified of large swarms of flying bugs.
Adam burton
Great access to fishing in Arkansas River. Restrooms are primitive meaning no running water. Great trails and access to wildlife. Hiking and Great views of the mountains. The pricing was reasonable. Room to enjoy the space with the family. Highly recommend