![]() NPS Photo 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. Overnighting in overlooks, picnic areas and other pull-offs is not permited.
Pets are allowed at campsites, but must be on a leash 6 ft. in length or less, well behaved, and attended at all times. Please clean up your pet waste and place in garbage receptacles. Also remember that pets are NOT allowed on hiking trails but ARE allowed on paved surfaces. Campsites #5 and #70 are accessible. They are reserved for the use of mobility-impaired persons only. Monument accessibility information Walk-ins: Both A and B loops of the campground are able to accomodate walk-ins as long as the site has not been reserved. Reserved sites will have a red colored tag attached to the numbered post in each campsite. Pick an unoccupied site that is marked with a green colored tag and use self-registration instruction. 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. 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. |
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Last updated: April 1, 2022