Salida / Mt. Shavano KOA

Formerly known as the Heart of the Rockies Campground, Salida/Mt. Shavano KOA is a small, quaint campground facility a few miles outside of Salida, CO. Dozens of 14,000 snow-capped peaks tower over the tiny campground. In arid, southwestern Colorado, the valley in which Salida/Mt. Shavano KOA sits green for only a few short weeks in the late springs. As the summer heat sets in, the open space transforms into a soft, leathery tan and gold that persists until the first snow. Close to the main highway, accessing Salida/Mt. Shavano KOA, even in wintertime in an RV rental, is pain-free. The roads are well-maintained and plowed promptly.

Set in an open field, Salida/Mt. Shavano KOA has over 35 sites for RVs and camper trailers. Many sites are roomy and able to accommodate rigs up to 100 feet long. Although there are no water and sewer hookups, the campground provides 30-amp electric hookups, WiFi, and a large community fire pit. A small creek runs through the property, providing a pleasant ambient background sound to accompany the crackle of a campfire. Salida/Mt. Shavano KOA also provides a coin-op laundry and hot showers should any of the guests need to freshen up. There is a small dog park, too. In addition to being open year-round, there are hayrides and ice cream socials on weekends during the summer months that are sure to entertain children and adults alike.

The closest town is Salida, just over 10 miles to the east. The charming historic town was included in a guidebook, America’s 100 Best Small Art Town. The town has also been deemed one of the top 10 most affordable towns to retire in by the U.S. News and World Report Magazine. Book an RV in Chaffee County, CO, and start planning the perfect RV camping adventure.