PSICC — lakeside, fishing
Location: SALIDA, CO, CO
Price: From $145 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Angel of Shavano Group Campground is considered one of the area’s best kept camping secrets. It is situated next to the North Fork South Arkansas River and offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking and fishing. Reservations are REQUIRED at this facility.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Located next to the North Fork South Arkansas River with the Colorado Trail starting within the campground, offering excellent hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities. Described as one of the area's best-kept camping secrets.
Wildlife alert: Moose and Bighorn Sheep observed in the area—use caution and maintain distance. Also watch for Mule Deer and Dusky Grouse.
Insider tips for Angel Of Shavano Group: Reservations are required and can be made up to 1 year in advance—book early for peak season The Colorado Trail begins within the campground, eliminating drive time to trailheads Fishing access is available directly at the campground on the North Fork South Arkansas River
Skip Angel Of Shavano Group if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May through October—seasonal operations only. You prefer spontaneous camping—reservations are required at this facility.
Best time to visit Angel Of Shavano Group: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Angel Of Shavano (Salida, CO), North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) (Salida, CO), Monarch Park (SALIDA, CO), Cascade (Colorado) (SALIDA, CO).
Cell signal at Angel Of Shavano Group (SALIDA, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.



Angel of Shavano Group Campground is considered one of the area’s best kept camping secrets. It is situated next to the North Fork South Arkansas River and offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking and fishing. Reservations are REQUIRED at this facility.
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Reservations are required and can be made up to 1 year in advance
book early for peak season
The Colorado Trail begins within the campground, eliminating drive time to trailheads
Fishing access is available directly at the campground on the North Fork South Arkansas River
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.









From Poncha Springs, Colorado, take U.S. Highway 50 west 6 miles, then right on County Road 240 and travel 4 miles to the campground.
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