Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Chaffee · Fremont · Lake · Colorado Parks and Wildlife

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The practical details.

Managing agency: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Address: 307 West Sackett Ave. Salida, CO 81201-1654 United States
Telephone: 719-539-7289
Hours: Park: Open 24 hours a day, year-round Visitor Center: Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed Sat.-Sun.
Entry fees: Daily Vehicle Pass — Single vehicle and its occupants with Colorado license plate — 1 Day — $10-$12; Daily Vehicle Pass — Single vehicle and its occupants with out-of-state license plate — 1 Day — $15-$17; Individual Daily Pass — For individual entry on foot, bicycle, horseback, etc at select parks — 1 Day — $4

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About Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

A long river corridor through the upper Arkansas Valley, with separate access sites for whitewater recreation, camping and trails. Plan for the particular river segment and access point you intend to visit.

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Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 21, 2026.