Nathrop, Colorado, draws RV campers to Chalk Creek's soothing hot springs and the wild Arkansas River. Twenty-two parks in our directory provide easy access to these gems. Base your rig here for rafting thrills, trout fishing, and hikes into the Collegiate Peaks.
Nathrop hugs Chalk Creek Drive in Chaffee County, just minutes from Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort. Anglers cast lines into the gold medal waters of the Arkansas River. Rafting companies launch from nearby Browns Canyon National Monument. Hikers tackle trails in the San Isabel National Forest. Families splash at Cottonwood Lake or picnic by Ruby Mountain.
Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park suits families with WiFi, showers, 50-amp service, and a dump station starting at $48 per night. Ruby Mountain Campground in Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area fits adventure seekers with 50-amp and 30-amp sites, pet-friendly pull-throughs at $28 to $29 nightly. Cascade Campground welcomes pets with pull-throughs, sewer, and water hookups for $17 to $25. Chalk Lake Campground offers similar hookups plus drinking water at $24 to $25. Cottonwood Lake Campground works for groups seeking drinking water and communal sites.
Nathrop stands out for Mount Princeton Hot Springs and Arkansas River rafting. This tiny Chaffee County spot along Chalk Creek Drive offers year-round hot mineral pools at the resort. Anglers chase trout in gold medal waters, while hikers explore Collegiate Peaks trails just beyond town. Rafting outfits base in nearby Buena Vista for Class III rapids through Browns Canyon.
Find 22 RV parks near Nathrop, including Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park, Ruby Mountain Campground, Cascade Campground, Chalk Lake Campground, and Cottonwood Lake Campground. These cluster along Chalk Creek and the Arkansas River in Chaffee County. Most offer hookups, pet areas, or pull-throughs within 10 miles of Mount Princeton Hot Springs.
Yes, Ruby Mountain, Cascade, and Chalk Lake campgrounds welcome pets. Ruby Mountain in Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area adds pull-through sites and 50-amp power. Cascade and Chalk Lake provide sewer and water hookups, perfect for dog-toting travelers near the Arkansas River trails.
