Buena Vista KOA

Rafting on the Arkansas River

White water raft with High Altitude Adventures (on site). 15 years of river running experience. Arkansas River specialist.

Whether you're interested in a thrilling whitewater experience or a scenic float down one of the most beautiful stretches of river in Colorado, Black Diamond Expeditions pull out all the stops, every time.

Hiking Collegiate Peaks

Hike Collegiate Peaks to the top! 14,000 feet.

San Isabel National Forest

Horseback riding, hiking and biking into the San Isabel National Forest. Lots of old mining areas.

Saint Elmo Ghost Town and Winfield, Vicksburg and Turret Ghost Towns

A trip out West is not complete without an outing to one of the region’s ghost towns. Saint Elmo, southwest of Buena Vista, is the best-known ghost town in the region but Turret, Winfield and Vicksburg are worth noting. On roads through the backcountry, you may also find relics of old towns that no longer exist on present-day maps, monuments to boom and bust mining cycles of the past 120 years. Virtually all the old buildings are privately owned. Leave the buildings as you found them.

Chalk Cliffs Rearing Unit Trout Hatchery

To see trout at all stages of their development, plan a visit to a trout hatchery. It is open to the public year round.

Mount Princeton Hot Springs

When your body’s ready to relax after a mountain hike, bike ride or raft excursion, take it to the hot springs. Hot springs pools are available at Mount Princeton Hot Springs located at Nathrop. Soaking pool, lap pool and creekside pool as well as upper pool and water slide are available. The soaking pool, lap pool and creekside pool are open year round. The upper pool and water slide is open daily Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend. Usually open weekends only in June.

Colorado Fly Fishing Guides

Colorado Fly Fishing Guides is a certified and registered Colorado Outfitter with permits for the Arkansas River, parts of the South Platte River, Spinney and Eleven Mile Reservoirs, and other State Wildlife Areas. We are continually researching and adding to our permit areas. Let us guide you for a day of unforgettable beauty and memories in Colorado's great outdoors. Visit Colorado Fly Fishing guides online for more information.

AOK Korral Riding Stable

For the finest in riding, come out and experience the spectacular mountain scenery of the Upper Arkansas Valley and the San Isabel National Forest. We offer the best trails and horses for your riding pleasure. Both novice and advanced rider can enjoy the great outdoors through a variety of riding packages. Let us help you plan or schedule a memorable riding trip at AOK Korral Riding Stable.