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CCTU Arkansas River Trip

  • Salida East Campground (map)

NEW CCTU TRIP! EXPLORE THE SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER

SECTION 4 – SALIDA EAST CAMPGROUND

We had eight people go fishing on our last trip to the Arkansas.  Some people caught nice fish (like Barry).  Others like me simply worked on our tan.

 Photos from the last trip: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AgpR6OexH1JkodoLrMBIAGZh14YGZQ

 Our next trip will be at the Salida East Campground about 3.5 miles SE of Salida along Highway 50.

 NOTE: We are going to leave the Park-n-Ride one-half hour earlier than previous trips (at 7:30am).

 This activity is for you if…

-You are looking to meet people in the chapter

-Would like help with some aspect of your fishing game

-Want to explore the Arkansas river

 

Explore the Arkansas Outing

When:

  August 20 (Saturday  )

  7:15am (NOTE: New time)

  Park-n-Ride, C470/University Blvd (SW quadrant)

  8392 S Burnley Ct, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

  (Harlan will be driving a red Astro van.)

 

Destination:

  Arkansas River - Salida East Campground

  (We’ll try to park near the restroom on the west end of the campground.)

  Approximately 3.5 miles SE of Salida on Highway 50

 

Trip Timing:

  7:15am - Meet at Park-n-Ride

  7:30am (NOTE: New time) - Leave for Arkansas

  8:30am - Biology break, McDonald’s, Colo Springs

  10:00am - Arrive at river, start fishing!

  1:00pm - Optional return to vehicle for group lunch

  4:00pm - Conclude fishing

  4:30pm - Start return trip

 

If you decide to drive yourself, meet at the destination (see above) approximately 10-10:30.

 

Additional information about the Arkansas and our destination:

 https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/ArkansasHeadwatersRecreationArea/Pages/Camping.aspx

https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/ArkansasHeadwatersRecreationArea/Pages/MapsDirections.aspx

https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/ArkansasHeadwatersRecreationArea/Documents/Admin/Maps-Campgrounds/AHRA-Salida-East-Campground.pdf

 Questions? Contact Harlan Husmann at (701) 893-6068 or harlan.husmann@outlook.com.

Earlier Event: August 19
COME FISH WITH US - AUGUST EVENT
Later Event: September 6
CCTU Board of Directors Meeting