Overview
This Campground is First come First Serve only for the 2021 Season.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(32 of 35 campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 8)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Shade
(There are variety of Shade. Such as true and full.)
Natural Features
![MONARCH PARK MONARCH PARK - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/65441.jpg)
![MONARCH PARK MONARCH PARK - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/65428.jpg)
![MONARCH PARK MONARCH PARK - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/65363.jpg)
![MONARCH PARK MONARCH PARK - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/65359.jpg)
The elevation is 10,500 feet, and visitors should plan for cool nighttime temperatures. Some campsites are located near the south fork of the Little Arkansas River.
Recreation
![MONARCH PARK MONARCH PARK - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/65441.jpg)
![MONARCH PARK MONARCH PARK - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/65441.jpg)
Popular trails near Monarch Park include Waterdog Lakes, the Monarch Crest Trail and the Hunt and Boss Lakes trails. Wildflowers are abundant on these trails in late summer.
The river and nearby ponds provide quality fishing for all ages. Brook trout is the most likely reward for fishing efforts.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 20ft
tent-Up to 35ft
trailer-Up to 20ft
vehicle-N/A
Nearby Attractions
The city of Salida is only a short drive away where visitors can enjoy unique restaurants, shops, art galleries, and antique shops. The area boasts more than 100 miles of Arkansas River to raft, fish, float or kayak, as well as fifteen 14,000 ft. mountains. Visitors can choose from recreational activities like hiking, biking, ATV/UTV riding, kayaking, rafting, fishing, horseback riding, zip lining, and swimming.