Railroad Bridge is located north of the town of Buena Vista. Traditionally, this site has been a popular river access point for boaters and gold-panners alike. It also is located fairly close to some of the better known climbing in the region.
The Basics
Operator:
State or Local Agency
Total Sites:
14 sites
Season:
Open year round
Price:
$12 - $14
Mailing Address:
Arkansas Headwaters Rec. Area
307 W. Sackett
Salida, CO 81201
Phone:
719-539-7289
Directions
From US Hwy 24, there are two ways to access Railroad Bridge. The first route is RECOMMENDED IF YOU HAVE AN RV OR TRAILER. Take US Hwy 24 into the town of Buena Vista. Turn east at the tonly stop light in town and then travel two blocks past the railroad tacks to N. Colorado Avenue and turn left. This will turn into Chaffee County Road 371, which is a dirt road that is narrow in places. Drive 6.2 miles from where you turned onto N. Colorado Avenue and you will be at Railroad Bridge Campground. The second route is lcoated between mile markers 201 and 202. It is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR RVs OR VEHICLES WITH TRAILERS. Turn east onto Chaffee County Road 371, cross the Arkansas River and turn right. Drive 3.1 miles on a very narrow dirt road with pullouts that allows oncoming traffic to pass (Caution: 25 mph speed limit) to the Railroad Bridge Campground. If you continue south from the campground on County Road 371, it will take you into Buena Vista.
