Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Fremont County, CO

• Size: 5,034 acres
• Kind: state park
• Run by: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
• Entry: paid. Covered by a Keep Colorado Wild pass or a Colorado library card
• Ages 2 to 18+
• Scenery: Beautiful. Big lake, woodland and rugged terrain

Highlights

• Picnic shelter: Group picnic area
• Creek: Big Cottonwood Creek runs through
• Lake/pond: Crystal Lakes
• Hiking trails: Old Highway Road

What's here

• Restrooms: Vault toilet, no running water
• Portable toilet
• Parking lot
• Street parking
• Picnic tables
• Grills
• Cafe nearby: Joyful Bakery & Coffee, 1 min walk
• Benches
• Scenic view
• Bridge
• Trails
• Paved paths
• Natural area
• Wildlife viewing
• Fishing
• Boat ramp
• Boating allowed
• Amphitheater/stage

Getting there

Fremont County, CO 81212

Nearest transit: Cotopaxi - Eastbound (bus)

Official page

Parks in Fremont County · All Front Range parks · About the data