Howard hugs the Arkansas River in southern Colorado, drawing rafters to Bighorn Sheep Canyon and anglers to gold medal trout waters. Camp here to paddle class IV rapids by day and stargaze over the Sangres at night. Six RV parks in our directory start at $32 a night, positioning you steps from US Highway 50 adventures.
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Howard perches along the Arkansas River, where Bighorn Sheep Canyon carves dramatic granite walls for world-class rafting. Anglers cast lines into gold medal sections teeming with brown trout. Families drive 25 miles west on US 50 to Royal Gorge Bridge and Park for aerial tram rides and via ferrata climbs. Hikers access Sangre de Cristo trails from nearby Forest Service roads.
Pleasant Valley RV Park suits families with pets, offering showers, WiFi, and 50-amp hookups from $47 nightly. Sugarbush Campground draws budget rafters with showers, dump station, and 50-amp sites starting at $41. Dark Sky River Lodge fits stargazers on flexible budgets, $32 to $60 for WiFi, 30- and 50-amp power, plus a dump station. Black Bear RV Park provides basic WiFi spots from $41 for minimalists. Rocky Top River Ranch caters to comfort seekers with 30- and 50-amp, showers, and WiFi at $55 to $65.
Howard excels in Arkansas River rafting through Bighorn Sheep Canyon and gold medal trout fishing. The small town on US 50 serves as a launchpad for Royal Gorge Bridge thrills 25 miles west. Outdoor lovers also hike Sangre de Cristo trails from local Forest Service access points, blending river and mountain pursuits year-round.
Pleasant Valley RV Park, Sugarbush Campground, Dark Sky River Lodge, Black Bear RV Park, and Rocky Top River Ranch cluster near Howard. These five parks, part of our six total listings, hug the Arkansas River off US 50. Expect WiFi at all, plus showers and 50-amp hookups at most for convenient stays.
Pleasant Valley RV Park of Howard explicitly allows pets on its sites. This park also features WiFi, showers, and 50-amp hookups from $47 per night. Other parks like Sugarbush and Rocky Top may accommodate pets; call ahead to confirm policies amid the river's wild backdrop.