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Clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Easy check-in. Peaceful river mornings. And helpful service when guests need it.
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Rustic riverside cabins with real character, comfortable beds, and space to settle in. A good fit for couples, families, and guests who want something more memorable than a standard room.
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Simple, clean, and comfortable rooms with convenient parking and easy self check-in. Ideal for a quick stop, a weekend away, or a longer stay in the Arkansas Valley.
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30/50-amp full-hookup sites with trees, mountain views, and a peaceful home base near the Arkansas River.
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Snacks, drinks, travel necessities, camping supplies, and convenient basics—all available on-site when the nearest full grocery stop is still down the road.
Explore the Camp StoreDark Sky River Lodge is a locally operated riverside property in Howard, Colorado, about 20 minutes from Salida. Choose from rustic cabins, clean and comfortable motel rooms, and full-hookup RV sites—all together on one peaceful property along the Arkansas River. Guests come for the river, mountain views, quiet nights, convenient access to the Arkansas Valley, and the kind of responsive hospitality that makes traveling a little easier.
Start the day with coffee outside, mountain views, and the sound of the Arkansas River moving through the valley.
Fish, raft, hike, explore scenic drives, or spend the afternoon in Salida. There is plenty nearby, without having to stay in the middle of the crowds.
Return to a quiet room, cabin, or RV site. Grab dinner or catch live music at the Dusty Rose when it is open, then settle in under genuinely dark Colorado skies.
Cool mornings, golden aspens, quieter trails, scenic drives, and some of the year's clearest stargazing.
Peaceful river views, uncrowded roads, nearby hot springs, and a quiet place to return to after exploring the valley.
Longer days, improving fishing, early rafting trips, wildflowers, and the Arkansas Valley coming back to life.
Rafting, fishing, hiking, family adventures, live music on select nights, and long evenings outside by the river.
Choose your cabin, motel room, or RV site and book directly for the best available rate and instant confirmation.
Book Your StayPeak weekends and event dates can fill quickly. Reserve early to lock in your dates.
Follow along for river conditions, live music, seasonal events, local recommendations, and continued improvements around the property.
Insider tips on the best hiking trails, fishing spots, restaurants, and things to do in the Arkansas Valley — from people who know the area.