Colorado · Camping

Riverside RV Park

May–Jun, Aug–Sep
best months
  • At 7,185 ft

Riverside RV Park is a campground in Colorado, about 1.6 miles from the town of Salida. It sits close to town, making it an easy base for exploring the surrounding area. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Salida show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 77°F, with July the warmest month at about 86°F. Several other spots are within a short drive. The Monarch Spur Trail for mountain biking and the Skull Trail for hiking are each about a mile away. Four Seasons RV Park and Salida East are both within about 3.5 miles.

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Riverside RV Park

    Best months: May–June and August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 11°

      2 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 15°

      2 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 21°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 28°

      5 wet

    5. May

      70° / 35°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 43°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 49°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 47°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 39°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 29°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 20°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 13°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Salida, CO, 0.9 mi away at 7,160 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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