Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs
Out in Colorado, Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs offers a simple place to camp for self-reliant campers. Arkansas River benches and foothills with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Salida east. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Windy afternoons. Haul in your own water; none is listed here. GPS: 38.614, -106.084.
About Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs
Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs is listed on Camping in the USA as a free dispersed camping area in Colorado. Its listed GPS coordinates are 38.6140, -106.0840.
At Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs, access is rated moderate, overall difficulty is rated moderate and cell service is reported as poor.
No facilities or drinking water are listed for Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs, so arrive self-sufficient.
Within 50 miles there are 7 other listings in our directory (7 dispersed, 0 paid); the closest is Cottonwood Pass East Dispersed, about 17.1 miles away in a straight line.
Know before you go
- Dispersed sites are first-come, first-served: use an existing cleared spot and follow posted stay limits.
- Check the local land manager for fire restrictions, closures and permits before heading to Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs.
- Bring all drinking water, plus extra for cooking and cleanup.
- With poor cell service reported, download offline maps and leave your plans with someone.
- Roads may be rough: a high-clearance vehicle is recommended, especially after rain.
- If Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs is full, the nearest listed alternatives are Cottonwood Pass East Dispersed and Taylor Park – County 742 Spurs.
Nearby free campsites
- Cottonwood Pass East Dispersed – dispersed, Colorado, about 17.1 mi
- Taylor Park – County 742 Spurs – dispersed, Colorado, about 29.3 mi
- Needle Creek Reservoir Camping Area – dispersed, Colorado, about 31.4 mi
- Cochetopa Hills – FR 891 Network – dispersed, Colorado, about 38 mi
- Weston Pass (CR 22) Pullouts – dispersed, Colorado, about 39 mi
- Leadville – Halfmoon/FS 110 – dispersed, Colorado, about 46 mi
Frequently asked questions
Is Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs free?
Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs is listed as free dispersed camping. Confirm current regulations with the local land manager.
Where is Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs?
Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs is in Colorado at GPS 38.6140, -106.0840. The nearest other listing is Cottonwood Pass East Dispersed (about 17.1 miles).
Is there water at Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs?
No water source is listed, so plan to bring your own drinking water.
Is there cell service at Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs?
Cell service is reported as poor. Coverage varies by carrier.
Are there other campsites near Salida – Shirley Site/Spurs?
Yes. Our directory lists 7 other campsites within 50 miles, including Cottonwood Pass East Dispersed (17.1 mi), Taylor Park – County 742 Spurs (29.3 mi) and Needle Creek Reservoir Camping Area (31.4 mi).
Listing details can change; distances are straight-line. Confirm conditions before you go.