Arkansas River Rim Campground & RV Park
719-395-8883
Pets Welcome . . . Internet Friendly . . . Shaded Sites . . . Big Rig Friendly . . .
We're the only campground in Buena Vista with Arkansas River access.
Open all year. Family owned and family operated, you'll find old-fashioned hospitality. Overlooking Arkansas River with Incredible Views of the Collegiate Peak Range. Walk to river to fish or pan for gold. For all of Colorado, we were rated by Frommers as the #4 tent campground in 2005.
Big rig friendly with 65 feet long sites, large level full hookup 20/30/50 amp, many are pull-thrus. Good TV-7 stations. Separate tenting area in the trees.
New camper cabin, on-site trailer and 5th wheel rentals (Save $$ on local motels).
FREE WI-FI high speed Internet, hot showers, store, and gifts. Neighborhood Socials - potlucks, pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials and BBQ's.
Whitewater rafting nearby.
A maximum of two small pets per camping unit. Handicap OK. Daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal rates.
"No grumpy people allowed!"
Location: From Buena Vista, go 4-1/2 miles north of town stoplight on US 24. Or, 30 miles south of Leadville. Jeff and Margo Huff, resident owners, 33198 North Highway 24, Buena Vista, Colorado 81211; 719-395-8883.
- Lodging Open Dates: All Year
- Nightly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $50 to $70
- Weekly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $300 to $360
- Monthly Rates Available: Yes, call for details.
- Off-season rates available.
- About Smoking: All non smoking units.
- Camper Cabins/Yurts: 1
- RV/Mobile Homes for Rent: 2 (Travel trailer, Pop-up Camper or Mobile Home, set up on-site.)
- Units with Queen Beds: All units.
- Units with TV: Some units.
- Type of Reception: Broadcast.
- Number of Channels: 7
- Internet Access in Units: Some units.
- Internet Access at No Additional Fee: Through Wi-Fi wireless.
- Camping Open Dates: All Year
- Along a Highway: Easy access for quick and convenient RVing along Interstate or State Highways.
- Tent Camping Rates: $24 a night for two people.
- RV Camping Rates: Range from $30 to $33 a night for two people.
- Additional Person Rate: Adult: $3. Kids free under the age of 10. Kids: $3.
- Weekly RV Camping Rates On-Season: Range from $180.00 to $194.00 for two people.
- Monthly RV Site Rates (Electricity Included) On-Season: Range from $450.00 to $480.00 for two people.
- Off-Season Monthly RV rates available call for information.
- RV Sites: 38
- Tent Sites: 11
- Separate Tenting Area: Yes
- Total Sites: 49
- Full Hookups: 38 sites with water, electric and sewer.
- Luxury RV Sites: 1 full hookup sites with 50 amps, 45+ feet long, room for slideouts on two sides and a patio/deck.
- 50 Amp Hookups: 8 sites with 50 amp electrical service.
- Long RV Sites 45+ Feet: 30 RV sites are 45 feet or longer.
- Pull-Thru Sites: 20
- RV Sites Wide Enough for Slideout(s) 30
- Separate Group Camping Area: Yes
- Winterized Sites: 20
- Elevation: 8300 feet above sea level.
- Region: South Central - Buena Vista Area
- Region: North Central - Leadville & Twin Lakes Area
- Location: Close to Town.
- Setting: Mountain views. Waterfront setting along a river, stream or creek. Adjoins public lands. Country feel.
- Specialty Discounts (call for availability): Groups. Firefighters and Police Officers.
- OPEN Campfires (individual use): Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.)
- BBQ Grills (individual use): Yes
- On-Property in Central Area for Guests to Use: Central Area for OPEN Campfires. (If no local fire bans are active.) Laundry Area (washers and dryers).
- Credit Cards: Visa Card. MasterCard.
- Pets in Lodging: Some pets are allowed in private rental units. There may be a fee or a deposit. Make advance arrangements
- Pets at Campground & RV Park: Pets are allowed at campsites for no additional cost. Well-behaved dogs or cats are allowed on a leash outdoors while their owners are on-site.
- Kennel (sitting service for your pet) Available: 5 minutes drive.
- Pet Park (leash free zone): Walking Distance (within 1 block).
- Vet Services: 5 minutes drive.
- Guest's Horses Welcome (call for availability): You may bring your horse for an additional fee or deposit.
- Individual Horse Run/Pen: Available for an additional fee or deposit.
- Horse Trailer Parking: On site.
- Horse Trails: 5 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Phone: In common area.
- Wi-Fi Wireless Internet: Available free.
- Groups Welcome: Club. Corporate. Reunion. Weddings. Youth group with adult leaders.
- Group Meeting Area: Outdoor area.
- Central Area for OPEN Campfires: Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.)
- Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in COVERED Outdoor Picnic Area: 70
- Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Outdoor Open Picnic Area: 70
- Maximum # of Lodging Guests with a Group: 15
- Maximum # of Camping Sites with a Group: 50
- Separate Group Camping Area: Yes
- Your Host will Cater or Arrange Meals with Advance Arrangements: Yes
- National Forests & BLM Lands: Walking distance.
- State Parks: 5 minutes drive.
- Designated Historic District, Site or Plaza: 30 minutes drive.
- Ghost Town: 30 minutes drive.
- Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: Along the scenic byway.
- Designated Hiking Trails: 10 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Museum: 5 minutes drive.
- Hot Mineral Springs: 15 minutes drive.
- Golf Course: 8 minutes drive.
- Movie Theater: 8 minutes drive.
- Art Gallery: 5 minutes drive.
- Restaurant(s): 5 minutes drive.
- Internet Cafe: 5 minutes drive.
- Wine Tours OR Tasting: 30 minutes drive.
- Fishing in River, Stream or Creek: On site.
- Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: 10 minutes drive.
- Guided Fishing Trips (Licensed): Wade Fishing. Float Fishing. Lake Fishing.
- Fly Shop: 5 minutes drive.
- Paddle Shop: 5 minutes drive.
- Whitewater Rafting Office/Pickup point: 5 minutes drive.
- Kayaking Rentals: 15 minutes drive.
- Designated Whitewater Park (Kayak, Canoe): 5 minutes drive.
- Horseback Trail Rides (Guided): 20 minutes drive.
- Jeep Trails: 10 minute drive. (Off road, back country, 4WD.)
- Jeep Rentals: 5 minutes drive.
- Jeep Tours: 5 minute drive (off road, back country, 4WD, Jeep® or jeeping).
- 4-Wheel Drive Sales & Services: 30 minutes drive.
- ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Trails: 10 minute drive.
- ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Rentals: 5 minute drive.
- ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Tours: 35 minute drive.
- ATV Sales & Services: 5 minutes drive.
- Tourist Train Rides: 30 minutes drive.
- Mine Tours: 30 minutes drive.
- Historic/Cultural Tours: 30 minute drive.
- Mountain Bike Trails: 10 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Bicycle Shop: 5 minutes drive.
- Waterfall Trails: 25 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Performing Arts Theatre: 5 minutes drive.
- Amusement Rides: 30 minutes drive.
- Mini Golf: 2 minutes drive.
- Hunting in Area: 10 minutes drive.
- Colorado Hunting Units/Areas: 48, 49, 481,
- Downhill/Snowboarding Ski Area: 45 minutes drive.
- Cross Country Skiing Trails: 10 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Ski/Snowboard Equipment Rentals: 30 minutes drive.
- Snowshoe Trails: 10 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Ice Fishing: 10 minutes drive.
- Snowmobile Trails: 15 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Snowmobile Rentals: 5 minutes drive.
- Snowmobile Tours: 5 minutes drive.
- Snowmobile Sales & Services: 5 minutes drive.
- Sleigh Rides: 30 minutes drive.



