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Saddlehorn Campground
Saddlehorn Campground is located within Colorado National Monument which preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Much more than a monument, towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panorama. You can experience sheer-walled, red rock canyons along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive, where you may spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles.
Saddlehorn Campground is located near the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, four miles from the west entrance (near Fruita, Colorado) and nineteen miles from the east entrance (near Grand Junction, Colorado), and is the only established campground within the Monument.
There are 79 campsites with three camping loops within the Saddlehorn Campground (Loops A, B, and C).
- Loop A is typically open early April through the end of October. Loop A will remain on a "day of" reservation basis for the summer due to need for scheduled maintenance.
- All "day-of" reservation sites open at 8AM mountain time on the day of.
- Loop B is open year-round. Outer loop sites are reservable 6 months in advance, inner loop sites are reservable 2 weeks in advance.
- Loop C is open early May through mid/late October, weather dependent. Sites 52-69 are reservable on a day of basis, while sites 70-80 are reservable up to two weeks in advance.
- All "day-of" reservation sites open at 8AM mountain time on the day of.
Reservations can be made via www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Due to size of the campground, vehicles longer than 40 feet cannot be accomodated--this includes tow vehicle AND trailer. Restrooms have flush toilets and water available during the summer, and each site has a picnic table and charcoal-only grill. There are no electric hookups, fill or dump stations, or showers.
There are three tunnels on Rim Rock Drive. There are two tunnels on the west side and one on the east side of the park; the campground sits between the east and west tunnels. Heights: The clearance above the lanes of traffic ranges from a low point of 10'6" near the edge of the curb to a maximum of 16' above the centerline of the road. Vehicles must be able to stay in their lane; vehicles may not cross the centerline without a pilot vehicle.
For a group of 15 people or more, do not book through recreation.gov. Contact the park at 970-858-2800 or colm_campground@nps.gov to make group reservations.
Notifications and Alerts
The exterior water spigots at our facility have been shutoff for the winter season. Restrooms in Loop B will continue to have running water for the winter.
Need to Know
For a group of 15 people or more, do not book through recreation.gov. Contact the park at 970-858-2800 or colm_campground@nps.gov to make group reservations.
- No wood fires or wood gathering permitted. Cooking in charcoal grills and camp stoves only.
- Hammocks, tarps, tents and all other camping equipment cannot be attached to trees or vegetation.
No Generators from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. in Loops A & B. The campground prohibits generators in Loop C. Quiet Hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
The campground cannot accomodate vehicles longer than 40 feet (12 m). This includes the tow vehicle and trailer. Maximum vehicle length in Loop C is 19 feet (5.7 m).
There are three tunnels on Rim Rock Drive: two tunnels on the west side and one on the east side of the park. The campground sits between the east and west tunnels. Heights: The clearance above the lanes of traffic ranges from a low point of 10'6" (3.2 m) near the edge of the curb to a maximum of 16' (4.8 m) above the centerline of the road. Vehicles must be able to stay in their lane and may not cross the center line without a pilot vehicle.
Do not fill camper/RV tanks from campground water faucets. The nearest Dump Station is at the Colorado Welcome Center in Fruita.
Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival.
Pets must be on a leash at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails, only paved surfaces.
Bicycles are allowed on paved surfaces only. Bicyclists must have front and rear lights on inside the tunnels.
- No Fireworks.
From late October to late March, Loop A and C will be closed for the season.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled within large red rock formations, with pinyon and juniper trees providing adequate shade. There are spectacular views of the Grand Valley to the northwest, and some of the park's most scenic monoliths and canyons to the southeast
Nearby Attractions
The cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade boast many urban and agricultural attractions, but there are also abundant recreation areas surrounding the Monument. Among these are McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Highline Lake State Park, and many Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service areas.
Recreation
Colorado National Monument is famous in cycling communities for its majestic views and challenging climbs, but Historic Rim Rock Drive is also a popular motor tour. Hikers flock to the miles of maintained trails, photographers come year round to capture the spectacular views, and geologists study the unique landscape for its scientific value. Climbers come for the towering sandstone, and wildlife lovers may spot Desert Bighorn sheep, golden eagles, collared lizards, and many other special creatures.
Contact Information
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1750 Rim Rock Drive Fruita CO 81521
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 970-858-3617 EXT. 300
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Westbound on Highway I-70 towards Grand Junction: take Exit 31 (Horizon Drive). Follow signs through Grand Junction to the park's east entrance. The visitor center and campground are 19 miles (30 km) from the east entrance.
Eastbound on Highway I-70 (Fruita): Take Exit 19. Turn south on Highway 340 to the park's west entrance, which is approximately three miles (5 km) from Fruita. The visitor center and campground are four miles (6 km) beyond the west entrance.
Available Campsites
- Site 20, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 55, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 78, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 53, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 67, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 68, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 59, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 70, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 76, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 66, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 77, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 79, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 69, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 58, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 60, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 63, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 54, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 80, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 74, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 73, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 71, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 75, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 72, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 62, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
