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Monarch Park

Salida Ranger District, Salida, Colorado, United States

Grassy meadow with river and trees in the back ground
Fishing pond with mountains in background
Grassy meadow with spruce trees and mountains in background

About Monarch Park

This Campground is Closed for the 2024 Season for renovation. Will reopen in 2025. Monarch Park is nestled at the base of Monarch Ridge, a short drive north of Monarch Pass on Highway 50. Some campsites at the family-friendly destination are located on the banks of the South Fork Arkansas River, while others lie along a creek. Popular activities in the area include hiking the Colorado/Continental DivideTrail and fishing. Beaver ponds near the entrance to the campground make a great fishing spot for families with young children. Monarch Pass is a high mountain pass along the southern part of Colorado's Sawatch Range. The pass crosses the Continental Divide at an altitude of 11,312 feet.

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Location Monarch Park

Address:
Salida Ranger District
Salida, CO, 81201
United States

Highway access

Monarch Park is accessible via Highway 50, approximately 15 miles from Poncha Springs.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.5156 / -106.324

Elevation: 3199 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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