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USFS•Poncha Springs, CO•11.5h from Austin
San Isabel NF — Monarch Park CG
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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.
Fee
$24/nt
Hookups
No hookups
Trailer
Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)
Cell Signal
Fair
Water
On-site
Toilets
Yes
Best Season
Jun–Mid-Sep
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Max Length
45 ft
Highlights
- ▶ South Fork of the Arkansas River at Monarch Pass (11,312 ft) — Continental Divide Trail adjacent; spectacular alpine meadow setting
- ▶ 45 ft max sites with potable water; paved US-50 access — one of the more accessible high-altitude USFS campgrounds
- ▶ Covers the Monarch Pass corridor, complementing Alvarado CG in the Sangre de Cristos
Planning Notes
High elevation — nights cold even in August. Dump station at Poncha Springs Visitor Center (15 mi). From Austin: ~11.5 hrs via I-25 → Walsenburg → US-160 W → Poncha Springs.
Contact: (719) 539-3591
Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.