Salida, Colorado Campground | Salida / Mt. Shavano KOA Journey

Welcome to the Salida / Mt. Shavano KOA!

High in the Rockies between the appealing mountain town of Salida and the Continental Divide, the new Salida/Mt. Shavano KOA is the perfect spot for high country recreation. Campers will be captivated by the views of Salida, surrounding national forests and mountain peaks. You'll discover adventure in every direction! Mt. Shavano (one of Colorado's famed “fourteeners”) rises up north of this KOA; trails wind through wildflower meadows and all the way to the summit. From the campground, Highway 50 provides a scenic drive, climbing west for about 13 miles to Monarch Pass, where an aerial tram climbs even higher, up to 12,000 feet. Your camp hosts can offer suggestions for mountain biking trails, fly-fishing hot spots and world-class whitewater rafting trips. Salida has plenty to offer too, with its unique shopping, dining and one-of-a-kind arts district. Max pull thru: 80 feet.

Campground Amenities

30 Max Amp
100' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Firewood ($)
Dog Park

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Overall Camper Rating:

Stopped here while on a work trip. The tent sites were nice. The showers were nice as we're the restrooms. Clean and functioning properly. Worth the price of a tent site. Quiet and enjoyable... 8/20/2021

- Dan Morris on Google

Neat and clean. Quiet. 8/31/2021

- Brenda Lombard on Google

This review has no reflection of the staff. They were absolutely wonderful. This is a newer KOA, so I'm hoping the next time I come through which could be a couple weeks or a couple months... 8/27/2021

- Jixergirl on Google

To expensive for what you offer. Ether campgrounds are half as expensive for half the price and offer the same . 9/18/2021

Great hot showers after hiking all day. Close to several trail access points for the Colorado Trail. Close to Waterdog Lakes trailhead. Close to Monarch Pass gondola ride as well as the Monarch Crest trail... 9/15/2021

Considering the place only had one person doing almost everything because of lack of help (people not applying to be hired), the service was impeccable: kudos to the one lady doing it all to maintain the expected KOA experience. 9/14/2021

We met some friendly folks, including the woman who worked the shop and grounds. Tent area looked extremely inviting. But we had a little trailer. We appreciated the full hook ups and the level ground and that we were not squished in with other trailers. However... 9/14/2021

Just spent a couple nights on our way west. Had everything we needed. Beautiful scenery and awesome night sky! 9/11/2021

Very nice hostess. Clean, well maintained and courteous. Would stay again. 9/11/2021

The sites were nice and wide. Easy access. Great views. We had a little snafu the first night. Called Nancy after hours and she took care of it immediately. 9/8/2021

Thanks for everything we had a great time and having a dog park was perfect for my dogs thanks 9/7/2021

Had a nice time. Friendly staff. Wish the bathrooms were closer for the tent campers. 9/7/2021

Best KOA ever! Friendly staff. Beautiful views. Clean and safe environment. We will be staying here over and over again. 9/7/2021

Clean level lots very nice host 9/4/2021

We had a great time there. Weather was nice and the staff was kind and helpful to us. Thank you 9/3/2021

Very friendly staff and nice, clean campground with beautiful views. 9/2/2021

Thanks 9/1/2021

great place 8/30/2021

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KOA Journey Campgrounds

KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.

KOA Journeys Feature:

Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
Premium Tent Sites
Well lit after hours check-in service

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