Stay on the Arkansas River. Rest easy. Explore freely.
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Colorado lodging on the water, under dark skies, near Salida.
Cabins, motel rooms, and RV sites — book directly online.
Cabins • Motel Rooms • RV Sites
Cabins, motel rooms, and RV sites — book directly online.
Rates vary by season, day, and availability.
River-close cabins with their own character. Comfortable for couples or families who want more than a generic room.
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Rates vary by season, day, and availability.
Recently updated rooms with a classic motor-lodge feel. Clean, comfortable, and well-priced for a riverside stay.
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30/50 amp full hook-ups with trees, space, and stars. A solid base for Arkansas River adventures.
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Stock up on convenient basics, grab-and-go food and drinks, and self-serve essentials. Useful since the nearest supplies are 20–30 minutes away.
Explore the Camp StoreDark Sky River Lodge sits right on the Arkansas River outside Salida, Colorado. Under new ownership since 2024, the property has been cleaned up, refreshed, and reopened for stays year-round. Cabins, motel rooms, and RV sites — all on the water, under genuinely dark skies. Simple, comfortable, and close to everything the Arkansas Valley has to offer.
Wake to the sound of the Arkansas River. Coffee on your deck as the mountains catch the morning light.
20 minutes from downtown Salida — galleries, restaurants, trailheads, and the river. Come back when you're ready.
Sit around the fire under genuinely dark Colorado skies. The Milky Way is visible most clear nights.
Golden aspen groves, meteor shower viewing parties, riverside cider nights, and the year's best stargazing.
Cozy cabin retreats, hot springs soaks, intimate lodge buyouts, and peaceful snow-covered river views.
Wildflower hikes, world-class fly fishing, longer daylight hours, and the awakening Arkansas Valley.
Family adventures, evening fire pits, riverside music nights, and endless outdoor exploration.
Cabins, motel rooms, and RV sites on the Arkansas River. Book direct for best rates and instant confirmation.
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Insider tips on the best hiking trails, fishing spots, restaurants, and things to do in the Arkansas Valley — from people who know the area.