Monarch Park Campground
Monarch Park Campground will be closed while work is being completed.
The U.S. Forest Service in partnership with the National Forest Foundation is implementing a project to renovate the campground by replacing infrastructure that does not meet current requirements for safety and accessibility. For more information, visit the Monarch Park Campground project page.
Reservations
Reservations are not available at this time.
General Information
June 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 recreational vehicle (RV) is allowed per site.
- Maximum RV length is 45 feet.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks is permitted.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside the campground.
$24 fee 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. 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: 38.51625493
Longitude: -106.32380073
Elevation
10,500 feet
Directions
From Poncha Springs, Colorado, travel west on U.S. Highway 50 for about 15 miles, then south on County Road 231 to the Monarch Park 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.
