Bureau of Land ManagementFree
Browns Canyon Wilderness CO
Salida, Colorado, Colorado7,336 ft🗓 May–Sep
About this site
BLM wilderness camping in Browns Canyon National Monument along the Arkansas River. World-class whitewater outside your tent.
Peak season temperatures
82°F
Avg high
47°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Plateau Striped WhiptailWandering Garter SnakeClark's NutcrackerMule DeerRainbow Trout
Activities
Whitewater RaftingKayakingFishingRock Climbing
Amenities
River AccessFire RingBoat Launch
Site types
TentCar Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- Bureau of Land Management
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- May–Sep
- Elevation
- 7,336 ft
- Peak temps
- 47°–82°F
- Rating
- 4.6 (52)
- Coordinates
- 38.6034, -106.0634
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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