Salida East Access provides convenient river access just 2 miles east of Salida on US Highway 50, featuring a boat ramp for rafts and kayaks, 25 campsites ($28/night), vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.

The campground is open year-round and offers direct Arkansas River access for fishing and floating, though sites are close together with limited shade and some road noise from Highway 50.

Day-use fees ($7/day or $70 annual pass) apply in addition to camping fees, and there are no hookups or potable water available at campsites.