Tunnel View Recreation Site
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Write a Review CR-384A Buena Vista, CO 81211 719-530-5520 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.8686, -106.1474
Overview of Tunnel View Recreation Site
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by kcook on 5/18/2024
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Class A)
Reported by Bruce on 7/26/2021
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 8,136 ft / 2,479 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 30 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Tunnel View Recreation Site 23 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 10/16/2023
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Last reported 5/18/2024
Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 7/26/2021
“Pleasant and Relaxing”
Reviewed 8/14/2017
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
Overall Rating
Nice campsite. Quiet. Not too much traffic. Not crowded. Just nice and relaxing.
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T-Mobile 4G
Mosghost13 would stay here again
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“Nice private sites along Arkansas River”
Reviewed 8/9/2016
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 15' (Teardrop Trailer) |
Overall Rating
I stayed here for 5 nights in the first half of July. Temperatures were comfortable with windows open and the Fantastic Fan. There are a number of dispersed sites along the river. The sites are large and private, and provide Arkansas River access. The sounds of the rushing river are very relaxing and you will see some wildlife in t... more
I stayed here for 5 nights in the first half of July. Temperatures were comfortable with windows open and the Fantastic Fan.
There are a number of dispersed sites along the river. The sites are large and private, and provide Arkansas River access. The sounds of the rushing river are very relaxing and you will see some wildlife in the area, mostly small game.
Cell reception is spotty and like most areas along the east side of the Collegiate Peaks, the service tends to take a dive in the later part of the afternoon, to the point where a booster won't even help. No TV reception is available at this spot.
As noted, the long road down into can be a challenge when traffic is coming from both directions. I had to back half-way down the long shelf road once, without my trailer. I wouldn't want to do it with the trailer.
There are some mineral mine claims in the area and I saw a shady looking bus parked at the opposite end of where I was camping, appearing to try to hide in some trees. However, I felt safe and no one bothered me while I was there.
It is dusty down at these sites, so be prepared for that.
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Verizon 4G
JennGrover would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Large open space with the sounds of the Arkansas river”
Reviewed 6/1/2016
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 27' |
Overall Rating
First, let me say that the road leading into this area is very tight (see photos), and there absolutely no room to pass another vehicle if you meet one coming up or down. You can haul a trailer down there, but use caution. First thing you should do is come to a stop before proceeding and look down. You can see all the way down, so just... more
First, let me say that the road leading into this area is very tight (see photos), and there absolutely no room to pass another vehicle if you meet one coming up or down. You can haul a trailer down there, but use caution. First thing you should do is come to a stop before proceeding and look down. You can see all the way down, so just be sure no one else has started up before you start down. If you have a co-pilot, it would be wise for him/her to walk down to prevent anyone else from coming up when you are half way down. It happened to us on one occasion down the road (other driver did not look before proceeding up), luckily without the trailer attached. We arrived on Memorial Day weekend and the place was full. After the weekend most spaces emptied and it was very peaceful.
Once at the bottom you have the choice of left or right. To the right is some great tent or van/truck/car spots and no room for a large rig to turn around. To the left is the larger spots for RVs.
Cell signal is blocked by the cliff you come down, but gets better the further you get away from that cliff. 1-2 bars of 4G is what you will get, but with a booster we got 4 bars of 4G. Not the speediest, but it does the trick.
Fresh water can be found in town at the city park (visitor's center).
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Van-Tramp would stay here again
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