Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area State Park - Five Points in CO -- Campground & RV Camping in Colorado
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area State Park - Five Points in CO
CO State Parks allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area stretches 148 miles along the Arkansas River from Leadville to Pueblo Reservoir across 6,193 acres in Chaffee, Fremont, Lake, and Pueblo counties. The river descends over 4,650 feet elevation through the area, creating diverse whitewater rapids from Class II to Class V. The recreation area supports fishing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking, with access to about six established campgrounds and Browns Canyon National Monument.
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McIntyre Hills stands 2,113 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southeast. Arkansas River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Park Center, is 15 mi off.
September normals 46–78°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.