CCC Era Campground C-Loop Restroom

Historic view of Loop C Restroom

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

C-Loop of the Saddlehorn Campground in Colorado National Monument

Significance:

Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936-37

Designation:

Building listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Amenities

6 listed

Baby Changing Station, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Restroom - Seasonal, Toilet - Flush, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Drinking/Potable

The first improved camping facility at Colorado National Monument was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and is now called Loop C in the Saddlehorn Campground. It contained 27 camp spaces. According to park records, the CCC worked on the Campground Comfort Station from December 1936 to June 1937.  The building is a rectangular, one-story structure designed by the National Park Service and constructed of native red sandstone masonry by the CCC.  It resembles the other historic buildings in the Saddlehorn area and is an excellent example of NPS Rustic Architecture.  This structure was “built by detail,” just as the Caretaker’s Residence and Garage.  The comfort station consists of a women’s and men’s restroom with a janitorial closet between them.