Camping Near Salida, CO
There are 204 campgrounds within driving distance of Salida, CO in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is OHAVER LAKE, about 11 miles away. 16 of the closest are free. 9 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Salida (145).
Closest campgrounds to Salida
- OHAVER LAKE — 11 mi from Salida · OHAVER LAKE · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- ANGEL OF SHAVANO GROUP — 12 mi from Salida · ANGEL OF SHAVANO GROUP · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.2
- BASSAM GUARD STATION — 15 mi from Salida · BASSAM GUARD STATION · Vistas 7.5
- Chalk Creek Canyon — 17 mi from Salida · Chalk Creek Canyon · Vistas 7
- MOUNT PRINCETON — 17 mi from Salida · MOUNT PRINCETON · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.5
- Coaldale Campground — 17 mi from Salida · Coaldale Campground · Vistas 7
- MONARCH PARK — 18 mi from Salida · MONARCH PARK · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.5
- CHALK LAKE — 18 mi from Salida · CHALK LAKE · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.2
- CASCADE (COLORADO) — 18 mi from Salida · CASCADE (COLORADO) · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.2
- BREWERY CREEK GUARD STATION — 19 mi from Salida · BREWERY CREEK GUARD STATION · Vistas 7.3
- COLLEGIATE PEAKS — 26 mi from Salida · COLLEGIATE PEAKS · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.9
- BUFFALO SPRINGS — 34 mi from Salida · BUFFALO SPRINGS · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.2
- UPPER CROSSING GUARD STATION — 37 mi from Salida · UPPER CROSSING GUARD STATION · Vistas 7.5
- Lakeview Gunnison — 37 mi from Salida · Lakeview Gunnison · Vistas 8.3
- DAWSON CABIN — 38 mi from Salida · DAWSON CABIN · Vistas 7.5
- LOTTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND — 38 mi from Salida · LOTTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.2
- SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND — 38 mi from Salida · SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.7
- CRESCENT MINING CAMP — 39 mi from Salida · CRESCENT MINING CAMP · Vistas 7.5
- COVE CAMPGROUND — 39 mi from Salida · COVE CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO) — 39 mi from Salida · Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon near Gunnison, COLORADO) · Vistas 7.7
- ALVARADO CAMPGROUND — 39 mi from Salida · ALVARADO CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 8
- HAPPY MEADOWS — 41 mi from Salida · HAPPY MEADOWS · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- DINNER STATION — 41 mi from Salida · DINNER STATION · Vistas 7.8
- SPRINGER GULCH — 41 mi from Salida · SPRINGER GULCH · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.2
- RIVERSIDE (CO) — 41 mi from Salida · RIVERSIDE (CO) · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.3
- Sand Gulch Campground — 42 mi from Salida · Sand Gulch Campground · Free · Vistas 7
- The Bank Campground — 42 mi from Salida · The Bank Campground · Vistas 8
- ROSY LANE — 43 mi from Salida · ROSY LANE · Vistas 7.9
- Parry Peak Campground — 43 mi from Salida · Parry Peak Campground · Vistas 7.6
- ONE MILE — 43 mi from Salida · ONE MILE · Vistas 7
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Camping near Salida FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Salida?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is OHAVER LAKE, roughly 11 miles from Salida, CO. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Salida?
Yes. 145 campgrounds near Salida, CO are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Salida page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 9 of the spots near Salida listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.