Federal campground in Salida, CO.
After being closed the past couple of years for renovations, look for Monarch Park to reopen on Friday, August 21, 2026! Monarch Park is nestled at the base of Monarch Ridge, a short drive north of Monarch Pass on Highway 50. Some campsites at the family-friendly destination are located on the banks of the South Fork Arkansas River, while others lie along a creek. Popular activities in the area include hiking the Colorado/Continental DivideTrail and fishing. Beaver ponds near the entrance to the campground make a great fishing spot for families with young children. Monarch Pass is a high mountain pass along the southern part of Colorado's Sawatch Range. The pass crosses the Continental Divide at an altitude of 11,312 feet.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Vault toilets are available and one is wheelchair accessible. All sites come with picnic tables and…