Monarch Park Near Salida, CO

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

Featured amenities

River Access

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 11.3 ft.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Year-round

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Location & Directions for Monarch Park

Salida Ranger District, Salida, CO 81201 United States

Elevation: 3,199 ft

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Getting There

From Poncha Springs, travel west on Highway 50 for about 15 mi, then turn left on County Road 231 and drive south to the Monarch Park Campground.

Nearest town

Salida, CO - 21 mi

About 32 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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