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.

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National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

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

Don't forget to pack

Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.

We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.

Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.

Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.

Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!

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Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.

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.

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