Soft Opening Mid-April
Your Convenient Hub for Everything You Need
Provisions • Snacks • Supplies • Self-Serve Options
Provisions • Snacks • Supplies • Self-Serve Options
When you're staying at Dark Sky River Lodge or exploring the Arkansas Valley, the nearest convenience store is a 20–30 minute drive in either direction. That's a long way to go for coffee, snacks, or forgotten essentials.
Our Camp Store changes that. Whether you're a lodge guest who needs sunscreen, a local looking for grab-and-go lunch, or anyone in between, we're creating a practical hub that serves both our community and visitors with the basics you actually need.
Basic groceries, toiletries, batteries, and the essentials you realize you're missing when you're 30 minutes from town.
Sodas, water, energy drinks, local beers, and grab-and-go snacks for the river, trail, or road.
Fresh coffee, simple hot food options, and quick bites you can enjoy on-site or take with you.
Camping supplies, first aid, outdoor gear basics, and the little things that make your Colorado adventure smoother.
Beyond convenient provisions, the Camp Store serves as your go-to spot for getting oriented at Dark Sky River Lodge. Need directions to the best fishing spots? Want to know what's happening in Salida this weekend? Looking for the nearest laundry facilities?
Instead of wandering around wondering where to find what you need, the Camp Store gives you one clear place to stop, stock up, and get your bearings. It's designed to be the friendly hub that ties your whole experience together.
We're starting with the basics and building from there. Here's what we're planning as the Camp Store evolves:
Order from your cabin or RV and pick up when convenient. Perfect for early morning coffee runs or late-night snack needs.
In DevelopmentFor the essentials you don't want to leave your riverside spot to get. Limited delivery within the lodge grounds.
PlannedIntimate acoustic performances in a tiny-desk style. Local musicians, coffee bar vibes, community connection.
PlannedRegular pop-ups featuring Arkansas Valley producers, artisans, and makers. Supporting local while serving guests and neighbors.
In DevelopmentWe're putting the finishing touches on the Camp Store and can't wait to serve both our lodge guests and the local Howard community. Follow us for updates or visit us on the property to see progress firsthand.