• View from the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Jeff Kochevar

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    National Monument Colorado

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  • Rim Rock Drive is OPEN - Visitor Center is OPEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Rim Rock Drive is OPEN Be on the lookout for Desert Bighorn Sheep along Rim Rock Drive. There also may be minor traffic delays near the East Entrance over the coming weeks. Watch for construction flaggers on the roadway.

Saddlehorn Campground

Saddlehorn campground
Camping in red rock country!
 

Saddlehorn Campground is located near the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, four miles from the west entrance (near Fruita, CO), and is the only established campground within the Monument.

  • Open year round
  • 80 sites
  • Sites are first-come, first-served basis with a self-registration kiosk at the entrance
  • Sites are suitable for tents and recreational vehicles, with some pull-through sites
  • Length limit of 40 feet for recreational vehicles
  • Restrooms have flush toilets and water available during the summer
  • Each site includes a picnic table, charcoal-only grill, and a parking area
  • No electric hookups or showers
  • Wood fires are not permitted anywhere in the monument
  • $20.00 camping fee is in addition to monument entrance fees
  • Seven (7) person per site limit, three (3) tents per site, and two (2) vehicles per site
  • Generator use is prohibited from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
  • Checkout time is 11:00 a.m.

For a detailed map of the Saddlehorn Campground click here.

Pets are allowed at campsites, but must be leashed, well behaved, and attended at all times. Please clean up your pet waste and place in garbage receptacles.



An accessible campsite is available and is reserved for the use of mobility-impaired persons only.



Sites are generally available at Saddlehorn Campground, except during holiday weekends or sometimes during festivals that are held around the Grand Valley. Check at the entrance stations upon arrival.



Backcountry camping is also permitted. A free backcountry permit is required and may be obtained at the visitor center. Water is not available in the backcountry, even during spring runoff due to a high Selenium content. Remember to take plenty of water with you: one (1) gallon (4 liters) per person is recommended per day in the summer months. Have a fabulous stay in red rock country!



Other camping is available outside of Colorado National Monument. Check with Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau and the City of Fruita for details.



Other national park information is in Nearby Attractions.

Did You Know?

Rim Rock Drive

Colorado National Monument's 23-mile Rim Rock Drive was built almost entirely using picks, shovels, and sheer muscle strength to remove massive rocks and debris.  The engineering skill of Rim Rock Drive workers can be seen today in the road's tunnels and stonework. More...