Monarch Park Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check out: 12 pm (noon)'Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 22.4 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.5163, -106.3238
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The elevation is 10,500 feet, and visitors should plan for cold temperatures at night. Some campsites are located near the south fork of the Little Arkansas River. Opening and closing dates are weather dependent.After Labor Day, hosts and water may not be available.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Monarch Park Campground free?
No. Monarch Park Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Monarch Park Campground?
From Poncha Springs travel west on Highway 50 for about 15 miles, then south on County Road 231 to the Monarch Park Campground.
What are the rules at Monarch Park Campground?
Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle (RV). Maximum RV length is 45 ft. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. Potable water: Limited water available - no water hookups. No showers.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
