Saddlehorn Campground - Colorado National Monument {Video}

Saddlehorn Campground is located near the visitor center in Colorado National Monument. The campground has campsites that are great for tents and RVs.

Saddlehorn Campground - Colorado National Monument

Number of Sites: 79

Location in the park: located near the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, four miles from the west entrance (near Fruita, CO)

Campsite Cost: $22.00 camping fee is in addition to monument entrance fees.

Senior/Access Camping Fee: $11.00 camping fee for Senior and Access Pass holders.

Payments accepted: Cash/Credit Cards. No personal checks. 

Reservations:  A-Loop and B-loop sites are reservable Mid-March through October, up to 6 months in advance. These dates may vary.

Maximum of two sites per individual. 

Reservations can be made via www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Campground Address: 

Latitude/Longitude: 

39.1046° N, 108.7328° W

Accessible Sites: Campsites #5 and #70 are accessible. 

Pets Allowed: must be on a leash 6 ft. in length or less

Pets are NOT allowed on hiking trails but ARE allowed on paved surfaces.

Campground Reservations 

Are campground Reservations Available?

A-Loop and B-loop sites are reservable Mid-March through October, up to 6 months in advance. These dates may vary.

Maximum of two sites per individual. 

Phone Number? 1-877-444-6777.

Online? Reservations can be made via www.recreation.gov 

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? 6 months

First Come, First Served? If sites are available

Campground Amenities

Dump Station: No, The closest dump stations is at the Colorado Welcome Center in Fruita

Bear Boxes: No

Flush Toilets: Restrooms have flush toilets and water available during the summer.

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? 

Is camp host available on site? 

Is firewood available for purchase? 

Amenities at each campsite: Each site includes a picnic table, charcoal-only grill, and a parking area.

Fire pit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? No

Potable Water? Yes

RV Camping at Saddlehorn Campground

RV Length: Length limit of 40 feet for recreational vehicles.

Generators: Generator use is prohibited from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

How to get to Campground

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: Seven (7) person per site limit, three(3) tents per site

The number of cars per campsite: two (2) vehicles per site

Checkout time: 11:00 a.m.

Quiet Hours: 10 PM - 6 AM

Hanging anything (hammocks, clotheslines, clothing, food, etc.) on trees or vegetation is prohibited.

In any calendar year, campers are limited to 14 overnight stays, whether occurring consecutively or in any combination of separate visits.

Saddlehorn Campground Map

 

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