Iron City Campground
Iron City Campground is located within the Chalk Creek Canyon, which is one of the valley's most popular areas, offering access to many ATV trails. This is a small campground with 15 campsites. It is located near the historic townsite of St. Elmo. The Iron City cemetery is located on the east end of the campground. An interpretive sign at the entrance to the cemetery provides information on the early settlers and miners who are buried there.
Reservations
This campground is strictly first come, first served. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site, if one is available.
General Information
Camping and campfires are restricted in the Chalk Creek Canyon to developed campgrounds only. Campers who are unable to find a campsite in one of the four developed campgrounds may camp above the townsite of St. Elmo on County Road 267.
May to September
Opening and closing dates are weather dependent. Services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during early and late season.
Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The Interagency Senior Pass (previously known as the Golden Age Pass) and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies for a 50% discount at concessionaire run campsites. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
The following restrictions apply to this campground:
- A maximum of eight people, two tents and two vehicles or one recreation vehicle (RV) is allowed per site.
- Maximum RV length is 25 feet.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks is permitted.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside the campground.
$22 per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $10 fee for a third vehicle.
$10 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. A self-service fee tube is available for on-site payment. Sites must be occupied the first night of payment.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Contact Name: Salida Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-539-3591
Address: 5575 Cleora Road Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-539-3591
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.70843819
Longitude: -106.33563045
Elevation
10,000 feet
Directions
From Buena Vista, Colorado, travel south on U.S. Highway 285 for approximately 7 miles, then turn right on County Road 162. Travel west on County Road 162 for 16 miles to the junction with County Road 292, just east of the historic townsite of St. Elmo. Turn right onto County Road 292 and travel for 0.5 miles to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
