# 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](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/arkansas-headwaters-recreation-area)

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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/fremont-county-arkansas-headwaters-recreation-area

![3D model of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/fremont-county-arkansas-headwaters-recreation-area-1200.webp)

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