Monarch Park Campground Access provides a scenic high-elevation (10,500 ft) camping base near the South Fork Arkansas River with 38 well-spaced sites suitable for both tents and RVs up to 45 feet.

Basic amenities include vault toilets, hand-pump water, picnic tables, and fire rings, with nearby fishing opportunities in the river and beaver ponds.

Note: The campground was closed for 2024 renovations and is expected to reopen in 2025; contact Salida Ranger District (719-539-3591) for current status before visiting.