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.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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