State parktype
22sites
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months
About Hecla Junction
- Managed by: Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Colorado Parks & Wildlife
- Where: 7 mi south of Nathrop, CO · 38.65326, -106.05126
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
40°10°Jan
43°13°Feb
51°20°Mar
58°26°Apr
68°35°May
79°43°Jun
84°48°Jul
81°46°Aug
74°39°Sep
63°28°Oct
50°19°Nov
40°10°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
See Hecla Junction from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hecla Junction | Horse | 0.1 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Turret | ATV road | 2.4 mi | 6.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Browns Canyon National Monument (Dark Sky Park), 4 mi.
RV essentials
Dump station: 9.2 mi
Water fill-up: 11.7 mi
Propane: 12.7 mi