Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area stretches 152 miles along the Arkansas River, following Highways 24, 285, and 50 through central Colorado's varied terrain.

The Bureau of Land Management and Colorado State Parks established this recreation area in 1998 to maintain the Arkansas River and support outdoor activities.

The recreation area provides multiple developed river access points where visitors engage in rafting, kayaking, fishing, and camping throughout the seasons.

Visitors can purchase a daily vehicle pass for $10 or an individual pass for $4, with the visitor center operating weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

The area contains 318 designated campsites and 102 miles of Gold Medal trout fishing waters between Leadville and the Pueblo Reservoir.

Location: Colorado

Inception: 1998

GPS coordinates: 38.53780,-105.99300

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:14