Rooms, RV Sites, and Campsites in Howard, Colorado Near Salida, Colorado
Pet & ECO-Friendly

We are an eight-acre, mini-rustic,( plain, simple, rural, charming, countryside) Colorado Shabby -chic style Boutique Motel, RV park, and next to natural campground, located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Howard, Colorado.

At Black Bear RV Park, we offer a relaxed, quite, peaceful natural Colorado environment: the true Colorado experience. Nothing city about being here. Go to our About US page and learn more.

We're just 12 miles east out of historic Salida, Colorado, with Twin Sister Mountains as a backdrop and stunning 360 panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. The River is right across from us and there are numerous access points to get to the river.

We're also Pet, ECO & Cannabis-friendly, with designated outdoor Cannabis smoking areas for you to enjoy your time at Black Bear RV Park.

Did you know Black Bear RV Parks garden is certified by the National Butterfly Association? And the owner is a certified pollinator. Milkweed donations are appreciated.

Come relax, and tuck in with us! Make our place your place!

If you've never been to our little part of Colorado, you're definitely missing out. Located well south of Denver, Howard, Colorado is a relaxing, peaceful community (pop. around 700), with easy access to the Arkansas River, the Monarch Mountain Ski area, and the San Isabel National Forest. Here, you can kick back and enjoy our beautiful surrounds, well away from big-city crowds and traffic.

Just up the road is Salida, Colorado (pop. around 6,000). Salida is an outdoor adventurer's paradise. Nestled in the Sawatch Range, it is also close to and right on the Arkansas River and near Monarch Mountain. You can try your hand at whitewater rafting in Brown's Canyon, which provides a lot of excitement and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Salida is also a mecca for mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels. One trail to try out is the Monarch Crest, an 11-mile long bike trail that reaches an elevation of almost 12,000 feet.

Like you might expect, hiking is also popular around our area. You can choose from numerous trails, from the relatively easy Double Rainbow Trail, to the extremely demanding hike to Mount Yale.

For more information on our area, visit our Things to Do page, or send us a text. We look forward to meeting you!

At Black Bear Resort, we have all the extras you need to enjoy your stay with us in the Heart of the Rockies.

Below, we've listed of the many amenities you'll find here. For a more detailed list, visit our Amenities page, or simply contact us at your convenience. We look forward to hearing from you!

We go down to the River Side Cafe of Howard Colorado. You can enjoy all the great places to eat while in Howard, Colorado.

Whether you are looking for something casual or something a little bit more high end, our area has something for you. Moonlight Pizza can give you pizza, wings, sandwiches and more. Tacos El Tapatio serves fantastic Mexican foods like tacos, taquitos, nachos, and more. Fiesta Mexicana is just amazing. A popular restaurant for you to grab some gumbo and cajun classics is The Lost Cajun. All located in Salida just 12 miles west of Black bear.

Regardless of your dining preferences, we think you'll find exactly what you're looking for when you stay at Black Bear RV Resort.