Welcome to Rafters Roost-Base Camp & Cabins!
Enjoy scenic campsites, cabins, and fully renovated boutique airstreams along the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, CO.
Accomodations
AIRSTREAMS
CAMPING/ RV SPACES
AIRSTREAMS
$175 - $185 / Night
We have three fully renovated vintage airstreams to choose from, each with a unique design and layout. Each airstream has a stove/oven or both, a shower stocked with all natural bath products, cassette toilet, one-two parking spaces, a picnic table and a fire ring. You also have access to the bath house, and communal BBQ grill and propane fire pit. Choose the one that's right for your crew and trip! Note that we do not permit extra camping on the airstream sites.
CABINS
CAMPING/ RV SPACES
AIRSTREAMS
$110 / Night
We have two stand alone dry cabins that have a full and twin bunk style bed in each. They can accommodate 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 small children. Each cabin has two parking spaces, its own fire ring, trash can and picnic table with access to the bath house, and communal propane fire pit and BBQ grill. Both cabins feature a garage style door that opens up to views of the Arkansas River below. Note that we do not permit extra camping on the cabin sites.
CAMPING/ RV SPACES
CAMPING/ RV SPACES
CAMPING/ RV SPACES
$50 / Night
Level, clean 35 x 35 - 50 x 50 camp spaces with two parking spaces, electrical hookups, potable water, fire ring, trash can, picnic table, shade awning, and access to the bath house, communal BBQ grill, and propane fire pit. Ideal for tent camping or larger rigs (campers, vans, and RV's). Limit two tents and two vehicles per booking.
**Note that we do not have on-site dumping for RV's.
Amenities
Restrooms/Showers
Restrooms/Showers
Restrooms/Showers
Large handicap accessible men's and women's restrooms, four private indoor showers, one outdoor shower., and one outdoor utility sink to wash gear or pets. Each indoor private shower is stocked with all natural shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Towels are not provided.
*Please call 720-713-9448 if you are not a guest at the campground, but would like to fill your water tank or take a shower for a small fee.
Common Area
Restrooms/Showers
Restrooms/Showers
Group gathering area with gas fire pit, gas BBQ grill, benches and picnic table. Large open area for games when parking lot is not full. Real wood fires are only permitted in designated fire rings when burn ban is not in effect.
ATV/Trailer storage area
ATV/Trailer storage area
ATV/Trailer storage area
Park your ATV or Raft trailer out of the way of your campsite or cabin in a separate area free of charge! This space can also be utilized for group activities or games when spaces allows.
*FREE FOR CAMPGROUND GUESTS
*$10/DAY FOR RV / TRAILER STORAGE (call 720-713-9448 for day storage booking)
Activities
ATV/Trailer storage area
ATV/Trailer storage area
Just 50 feet below camp is the Arkansas River! With easy access and endless adventure, raft, fish, kayak, hike, gold pan, view the wildlife, or just relax! Access to the river trail starts at the telephone pole by the bath house.
ABOUT US
Enjoy a scenic campsite, cabin, or fully renovated boutique airstream along the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, CO. With private access to the river, and close proximity to the old Western town of Buena Vista, our campground is the ideal spot for your mountain getaway. With fantastic views of the Collegiate Peaks 14ers, quick access to Buena Vista’s downtown local dining, world famous rafting, gold medal fly fishing, and endless mountain bike and hiking trails, we truly have something for everyone in the family.
Come experience it for yourself and book a getaway with us at Rafters Roost!
Raft • Fish • Bike • Hike • Gold Pan • Swim • Explore the Arkansas River Valley & cool towns of Buena Vista and Salida
BOUTIQUE AIRSTREAMS
Our vintage airstreams...
Mt. Columbia (Premium): ($185/night) -Designed to sleep up to 5, one full bed, one twin bed, and one dinette conversion bed ranging from queen-king size. -Cassette style toilet, full size standing shower, kitchen with an oven and cooktop, and a fridge and freezer.
Mt. Harvard (Deluxe): ($175/night)
-Designed to sleep two - four, one full bed and dinette conversion bed ranging from queen-king size.
-Cassette style toilet, full size standing shower, kitchen with a two burner cooktop, and fridge.
La Plata Peak (Deluxe): ($175/night)
-Designed to sleep two - four, one full bed and one dinette conversion bed ranging from queen-king size.
-Cassette style toilet, full size standing shower, kitchen with an oven, cooktop and fridge.
All airstreams have individual parking for one-two cars, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Guests may also utilize our bath house, communal area with a BBQ grill & propane fire pit, as well as river access.
**PET FEE REQUIRED WITH AIRSTREAM RENTALS, BE SURE TO SELECT THIS WHEN BOOKING YOUR AIRSTREAM,. $25 / PET
**A REFUNDABLE $250 DAMAGE DEPOSIT IS DUE ON THE DAY YOU CHECK IN, THE HOST WILL REACH OUT TO YOU FOR THIS PRIOR TO CHCK IN. THE DEPOSIT WILL BE REFUNDED WHEN THE HOST CONFIRMS NO DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED UPON CHECK OUT.
All airstreams are fully powered, with heat and running water. Each come fully stocked with linens, towels, all natural shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand & dish soap, dinner ware & cutlery for up to four people, pour over style coffee, cooking utensils, and a recycled aluminum pot & pan free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium.
*Please do not bring additional tents or sleep-in vehicles when renting airstreams. Each airstream is permitted up to two vehicles.
*Dinette conversation beds are beds that are converted to a bed from the dining table area.
CABINS
Our dry cabins...
Mt. Yale & Mt. Oxford Cabins: ($110 / night each)
-Designed to sleep three adults or two adults and one-two small children. One full bed and one twin bed, bunk style.
-Both cabins have a garage style door that opens up to views of the Arkansas River below, a picnic table, and fire ring.
Both cabins have individual parking for two cars, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Guests may also utilize our bath house, communal area with a BBQ grill & propane fire pit, as well as river access.
Both cabins come equipped with solar lights and a radio, and are furnished with bedding, but do not have running water.
*PET FEE REQUIRED WITH CABIN RENTALS, BE SURE TO SELECT THIS WHEN BOOKING YOUR CABIN. $25 / PET
*Please do not bring additional tents or sleep-in vehicles when renting cabins. Each cabin is permitted up to two vehicles.
CAMPING / RV SPACES
Our RV / Tent Spaces...
Spots 3-10: ($50 / night)
-Enjoy a level, clean 50x50 pull through spot.
-Each space has a camper / tent space + parking for 2 vehicles.
-Each space has electric hook ups, water hookup, a trash can, picnic table, and a shade awning.
*Tent campers, the ground is a sand /gravel texture, plan accordingly.
*WIND ADVISORY: strong winds frequent this area, ensure you have a good quality tent and steaks to stabilize when necessary.
*Pet Fee not required for tent / rv spaces, but you are responsible for picking up after your pet.
Guests may also utilize our bath house, communal area with a BBQ grill & propane fire pit, as well as river access.
sustainability efforts
Bath & Body Products
Bath & Body Products
Bath & Body Products
We stock our bath house and airstreams with only the best products. Public Goods provides all our shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand & dish soaps. These products are all natural, powered by essential oils, and come packaged in bottles produced from sugar cane. This has helped us to eliminate single use plastic bottles from our campgrou
We stock our bath house and airstreams with only the best products. Public Goods provides all our shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand & dish soaps. These products are all natural, powered by essential oils, and come packaged in bottles produced from sugar cane. This has helped us to eliminate single use plastic bottles from our campground by utilizing a refill method to replenish products.
These shower products are:
Vegan
Paraben Free
Gluten Free
Natural Fragrance
Cruelty Free
Laundry Products
Bath & Body Products
Bath & Body Products
All of our linens and towels are washed with plant based laundry detergent / fabric softener from Public Goods. This detergent and softener is hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested.
These laundry products are:
Free of Dyes
Chlorine Free
Paraben Free
NO Synthetic Fragrance
Biodegradable
Baby Safe
All Natural
Housekeeping
Bath & Body Products
Housekeeping
We use Public goods for all our surface, bathroom and glass cleaning in all units. Each are plant based products derived from coconut, corn, lemon or jasmine. This lineup also helps us eliminate single use plastic bottles from our campground by utilizing a refill method to replenish products.
These cleaning products are:
Paraben Free
Vegan
Sulfate Free
Gluten Free
Natural Fragrance
Cruelty Free
Recycling
Pots & Pans
Housekeeping
We encourage our guests to recycle cans while staying at the campground. While, we only have the capacity to recycle on a small scale, we are working to increase this capability to a larger capacity. We use Public Goods recycled trash bags through out the campground and are proud to say these bags are produced with 100% raw recycled materials and degrade within 5 years.
Pots & Pans
Pots & Pans
Pots & Pans
Our airstreams are stocked with a GreenLife pot and pan to make you feel at home cooking your favorite meals. These pans are produced with aluminum and boast a wobble free base for comfortable cooking. They are also FREE of: PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium.