Saddlehorn Campground
Open for camping. Loop B is open year-round; Loop A operates April 1 through October 15; Loop C operates April 21 through early October. All reservations must be made through Recreation.gov. Year-round fire restrictions prohibit wood-burning fires; charcoal and gas grills are permitted.
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:34PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
From Recreation.gov
Fire restrictions are in effect year round that prohibit all wood-burning fires. Charcoal and gas grills are permitted in designated areas.
About
Saddlehorn Campground provides a front-row seat to the dramatic sandstone formations and deep canyons of Colorado National Monument. Located four miles from the west entrance near Fruita, the campground is organized into three loops totaling 80 sites. Loop B operates year-round, while Loops A and C open seasonally from April through October. The landscape features Utah juniper and pinyon pine trees that provide shade among the red rock terrain. The campground caters primarily to tent campers and smaller RVs, with a maximum combined vehicle length of 40 feet in Loops A and B, and 19 feet in Loop C. Each site has a picnic table and charcoal grill. Flush toilets operate year-round and potable water is available. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station on-site. Fire restrictions prohibit wood-burning fires year-round; only charcoal and gas grills are permitted. Historic Rim Rock Drive provides access to overlooks and trailheads throughout the monument. Desert bighorn sheep and golden eagles are commonly spotted. The cities of Grand Junction and Fruita offer supplies and services nearby.
Directions
From I-70 westbound toward Grand Junction, take Exit 31 (Horizon Drive) and follow signs through Grand Junction to the east entrance; the campground is 19 miles from the east entrance. From I-70 eastbound, take Exit 19 (Fruita), turn south on Highway 340 to the west entrance; the campground is 4 miles from the west entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| colm_campground@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 858-2800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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