My family of 5 tent camped for 5 nights. We had a great time. The site was flat with a well…read moremaintained tent area. The fire pit was well done (they shovel the ashes out after you leave so it was clean and empty) and the site had a picnic table. The trailer/RV sites are wide open in the front of the campground, but in close proximity to the office and community room/bathrooms. The tent sites are on the back of the campground and separated from the trailer/RV sites by a line of trees and a seasonal creek. There is a walking bridge allowing access to the front of the campground. The walk from our tent to the bathrooms was less than 2 minutes. The community center has free WiFi, couches, TV and a ping pong table (which my kids loved). There is also a playground and horseshoe pits (both are obviously older but in good shape). The bathrooms were great. They are not 5 Star, but clean, spacious and functional. The both have 3 sinks, 3 toilets and 3 showers. In the morning and evening when temps outside dropped off, the bathroom was comfortably warm and during the day it was cool. As we were tent camping, these bathrooms were wonderful. The tent sites are a little narrow and there is not much privacy, but they have beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the tree line does help limit some of the road noise. Our only issue was that our last full day, we were the only people in the tent area and they didn't take the locks off the water spigots, but we were able to use one at an open trailer site nearby. The best though is it is wonderfully situated halfway between Salida/Poncha Springs and Monarch Mountain. Numerous hiking trails are within a couple miles in each direction. All in all we would definitely stay here again.

We routinely stay at RV parks during the winter to ski local mountains and not have to board our…read moredogs. We've made April trips to ski Monarch for over a decade- in fact I have stayed at this park several previous times. Because we are skiing, I asked the manager about a late checkout AND OFFERED TO PAY for such. He declined payment, agreed, and asked that we pack up the site fully before we left to ski that day. I explained that our dogs would be staying in the camper that day, so we couldn't fully break things down, and to the best of my knowledge, had an agreement. That morning before we left, we packed up the campsite, leaving outside 3 dog ties (needed to secure the dogs when we got them out of the camper!) A door mat, and a spare tire for the camper that rides in the door and is the last thing in or out. Also left on the picnic table was dog leavings in a sealed plastic bag. We returned from skiing at 3PM (agreed upon time), and Chuck the manager immediately drove up and blocked us in, instantly SCREAMING that we had violated our agreement because the camper wasn't fully broken down, and telling us he wouldn't let us leave until I paid him for an additional night- which was paid. Reminding him that we had discussed and gotten agreement over both late checkout and that we could not fully pack up didn't change the level of screaming, which quickly shifted to profanity over dog poop, both the stuff in the sealed bag on the table and others around the campsite. Cleaning up leavings is literally the last thing we do before leaving a site to make sure we get it all, and he gave us zero opportunity to clean the site before screaming at us. He screamed at us both for the dog poop bag and accused us of having no intention of cleaning up, which seems mutually exclusive. During our stay, I also heard this manager berate a person who called to ask about rates and amenities. He teased my wife because when we got there late Friday night (also arranged) we couldn't find the codes to the bathroom- and nature called. I notice that the secretary of state shows the owner of the campground is not Chuck, and the owners mailing address was the campground until last year. It looks like this place is "under new management," and not in the good sort of way. When I mentioned I would be writing a review, Chuck laughed, and also laughed because he feels he runs the only RV park in the area and people would be compelled to stay with him regardless. Well, here is my review Chuck, and let me strongly recommend the 4 Seasons RV Resort, riverside on the Arkansas in Salida. We have also stayed there several times in winter, It is beautiful and has some of the nicest management we have run into- management that has always let us check out late.

So the abandoned home in what I thought was Maysville CO, is actually the last standing structure…read moreof what was once Arboursville, CO on the monarch spur campground. First established in 1879, after silver was discovered on nearby monarch mountain . The old mining town was flocked to and a man built this three story parlor style home around 1890, "It was constructed using concrete and glacial stone aggregate - an unusual choice for that time, but the reason it is still standing strong today. The six-inch thick walls were reinforced with horizontal steel cables. The construction date is a guess, as Chaffee County has no official record of the house being built." Started out as a stagecoach stop for the toll road up monarch mountain, and then became a very well known brothel. Last known resident died in 1957. There are other structures on the original homestead which looks to be that of a small family farm. Other neat things I found on the property other than the south Arkansas river running through the property, was lots of natural quartz ( good hint that there was gold or silver nearby maybe even still to this day). We found wild raspberries, yucca, apples and also rose hip, willow trees..poppy flowers, irises, wild orchids and other plants and flowers suggesting that I was probably standing in the original garden area of the once beautiful thriving homestead. Also noticing the variety of scat, ranging from deer to elk, lots of chipmunks and the nearby river had plenty of small fish. Almost a seemingly perfect oasis, hidden in this small drainage along the left side of the incline up monarch pass. If the walls could talk, I am sure they would have a very intriguing story. Though given the amount of aspens covering the property... these hills do have eyes ...as well as the walls on upper left window upstairs. Speaking on the walls, we noticed newspaper along the basement/ root cellar walls that had dates ranging from 1940-1952. The property is now a campground for tent camping along the river or RV giving you access to these beautiful trails and rich history of southern colorado. The owners are amazing and they have set up a very beautiful place to stay. We always enjoy our time in this hidden gem! And will continue to return each other! Just a beautiful place !

This place is sweet! The absolute best tent sites you can find! The staff is amazing, April one of…read morethe owners really cares!

Brad could not have been more gracious and accommodating. Very nice, well maintained and good size…read moresites. Highly recommend!!

RV sites right on the river. Beautiful & quiet (off the highway). Would recommend for families…read morepassing through!

Maybe they were having a bad day, but our experience was awful. We waited 55 minutes for our food…read more The employees acted like we were invisible when we tried to inquire while waiting. Didn't see our waitress for at least 15 minutes after she told us 'Your order is almost ready!' We watched a lady put a to go order in after we had ordered and she got her food way before we did. Finally we got our order. My burger was raw and my bf's onion rings were burned. Unfortunately there's no where else to eat anywhere near here. The manager seemed concerned when we left, offered to 'make it right' but we were already in the car, leaving, and so hungry. What bothered us most was the lack of concern while we were waiting and waiting and waiting. It wasn't even busy.

Day two of Ride the Rockies 2019 began in Gunnison. With 32 miles down and the beastly Monarch Pass…read morelooming large, a quick stop at Tomichi Creek Trading Post was just what I needed to get me up and over the pass. I ordered a small breakfast (one egg and a biscuit with sausage gravy) and coffee. Tasty and warm with friendly and efficient service; a welcome stop I hopped back on my Trek Madone for the 9+ mile and ~ 4,000 ft climb to the summit. If you enjoy small road-side diners, Tomichi Creek is worth checking out. Next time I travel on US-50, I will definitely stop for breakfast or lunch so that I can reminisce about another great day on the bike.

Bighorn Park in Coaldale, CO was a great place to stay. It has RV accommodations and hookups,…read moremotel and cabins. There is also a separate showering space adjacent to the RV park. We stayed in a cabin, friends were in the motel, and RV park. All within close proximity so we could walk to each others site. While very rustic, they were very clean. Cabin was complete with two separate bedrooms, a kitchen (including all utensils and coffee pot), bathroom and living space. Incuded was shampoo, conditioner, soap, dish soap, coffee, dish rags, kitchen towels, bath towels, wash rags and a swamp cooler for air conditioning. It even had a crock pot as well as your basic pots and pans. Full sized refrigerator with freezer. Stove and oven. The motel rooms were about the same, less the separate bedrooms, kitchen and living space. It also has an outdoor pool and a commons area. The owners, Aaron and Brenda, couldn't have been any nicer or more accommodating. It is right off the highway, easy to find. A stream runs through the back of the property offering a scenic view. Would definitely stay there again.

I love this place! Perfect location for all attractions and civilization! Owners are friendly, and…read moreyour short term neighbors are all kind. Beautiful scenery of the river and mountain backdrop!

I'll start with the good: Beautiful scenery…read moreQuiet night This rv resort (if that's what you call it), is not big rig friendly. If you have a large rv, I would suggest somewhere else. The lots are uneven and it's VERY difficult to get in and out of t

When I made the reservation in July, I spoke to a very pleasant person who lives in Texas. Black…read moreBear RV is now owned by a company in Texas and staff is not on-site. Via e-mail, we were asked for info about our rig, and sent a link to complete a waiver. The e-mail stated a noon check-in time and had no further info about the check-in process. We provided the rig info and signed the waiver. The day before arriving in August, we were sent numerous text messages about a form, and the need to provide info about our rig. The text messages had check-in as Noon in one sentence, and check-in as 3:30 in another sentence. We called, got a nice person who spoke limited English. We were able to determine that they had received the form, but that they needed our rig information. Provided that again. She told us our site #'s, and said we would get a text with codes and check-in information. On the day of arrival, we got a text with the WIFI password and no further information. When we arrived, we could not find an office or staff. They Info on yelp states that there is a gift shop and boutique on site. That must have been when it was still owned by "Pamela". We finally saw a small sign with the instructions to just go to our site. About 1/2 hour after we arrived, a pleasant person stopped by with her infant to let us know she was the on-site manager, and to give us the code for the dumpster. She provided no further information or assistance. Sites 1-6 are COMPLETELY different than the website photos and the reviews, which were written a few years back when someone named Pamela owned and ran the property. These sites are VERY narrow. It took our friend multiple manipulations to pull in with his 5th wheel. These sites have no room for chairs or tables to sit outside. There was an old picnic table perched on the slope between sites 4 and 5. Significant literal trash at sites 1-4. A dead bird, dead vegetation, sewage pipes without caps, intense sewage smell. Very low water pressure. Unkempt weeds and sticker burr plants at our site, those next to us, and most of the places to walk the dogs. Buildings and grounds were trashy, run-down, dirty. We were traveling through for one night. We would strongly discourage others from staying here.

This is a quiet, clean RV park right along the Arkansas River. My family and I enjoyed staying here…read moreduring our trip to Colorado for spring break. The owner, Jason, made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed to make the trip successful. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Wonderful resort with great spots right on the river. The staff is very professional and kind. We…read morelove coming here every time. Some complain about WiFi, if it's that important to you, get a Starlink, otherwise shut up and enjoy the outdoors.

My husband and I retired our management position at the end of the '23 season. This will always be…read morea wonderful place to stay, no matter who manages the park. The rates usually increase yearly, so you'll need to call the office as there hasn't ever been a website for the Palisades. That could definitely change in the future. Happy trails.

Of the scores of RV parks across the country that we have stayed in, Palisades is our favorite…read more Managers Eric and Merry have created a family atmosphere and genuine sense of community that has the same folks coming back summer after summer. The whole staff is wonderful. Fifty-amp power is excellent, showers and laundry facilities are kept spotless and the wi-fi, while it leaves something to be desired, is adequate--you should be outside enjoying the beautiful surroundings instead of surfing the net anyway! Leave the kids and grandkids at home though, because this is an over 55 RV park and only open from around the 21st of May until the 21st of September.

This is the closest park service campground to Salida which makes it super sweet!…read more I reserved site 21 online, which was like $28/night. However, if you just show up, other sites that are available are only $18/night. I wish I would have waited to reserve, but at least you can drive here and know by reserving early that you have a place to sleep! You also need to pay a daily state park fee, unless you have a yearly pass. (this is in addition to the campground fee) Our site was right on the river, and even though this campground is right off the main road into town or into Big Horn Sheep Canyon, when the sun sets, you will not really hear the cars and trucks going by due to the sounds of the river. It was very high when we visited. At night, depending on your site, and if you are in a tent or camper, you may see a bright light shining from a business across the street. Not to worry, as you will still be able to see a night sky of amazingly beautiful stars! It was cool to be hanging out after a long day and see people rafting down the river. The sites are pretty open, and there are only a few with shade. However, there is plenty of parking, and most people were pretty respectful. There are people camping out on the other side of the river, which was a little sketchy and strange. They didn't do anything weird when we were there, but it was a little uncomfortable. However, since I had my dog, and there were other campers nearby, I felt safe. The one recommendation I have is that they use sand or dirt trucked in for their tent pad areas. They currently have gravel! Gravel is useless with a tent, as my tent stakes could not find secure footing in the ground. I then tried to pitch the tent next to the tent pad area in the dirt, and the dirt was rock solid! I then realized why there were so many large stones in the tent pad area. I used these to help my tent stay grounded and upright for the two days and nights we were there. (When we were there, there was a truck coming into the campground area in the morning and dropping off dirt in a big gully. ) The port-a-pots were the cleanest I have ever seen!

Inconvenient, but serviceable. We had campsite 24 - which…read moreis close enough to hear the river, but not close enough to drown out the constant sound of cars passing on highway 50. The tent pad barely fit our 6 person tent, so keep that in mind if you're camping with family or friends. When the wind blows in from the west, you'll get to enjoy the sickly sweet smell of pit potties. But the biggest problem was the wind. I suspect it's not always this windy, but it was like trying to camp in a wind tunnel. And getting a fire started was a challenge which took three adults blocking the wind just to get it started. Also, we were very concerned about how close the burn pit was to the local plants. There are already several wildfires blazing in CO as I write this, and we didn't want to be the cause of another. This meant we had to extra diligent in watching our fire. A situation that was helped by the fact that the grill grate would lay right on top of the foliage if you let go of it. So if you are just needing a place to sleep, this will work. But if you want a pleasant camping experience, I recommend you look at Hecla Junction Campground or O'Haver Lake Campground

Seeking a new place for our camping season kick-off weekend my friends and I took to Buena Vista to…read morecheck out the Brown's Creek area. PROs: ++ It's first come first serve camping. Roughly about 30 spots. ++ It's FREE! Always a plus when camping. ++ The campsites are actually REALLY spaced out. We couldn't even see another spot from ours! ++ There's access to several hikes and Mt. Princeton Hot Springs is right up the road. CONs: -- While there are a lot of trees, there's isn't much shade. -- Campsites near the creek were pretty rocky and small. Not the best for a large group. Brown's Creek is def an area that we'll keep in mind for future camping trips and hiking adventures! Love that camping life! **Pro Tip: If you're planning on heading up over a holiday weekend make sure you get there early. We went up the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend and the sites were already pretty picked over.