Sand Gulch Campground
Open year-round. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect; campfires are permitted only in agency-installed fire rings. Sites 1-15 and group sites require reservations via Recreation.gov. Sites 16-29 are first-come, first-served with payment at the entrance pay station. Check-in 1:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Maximum stay 14 days.
From Recreation.gov
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are now in effect, campfires are only allowed in an agency installed fire ring in a campground. Devices using gas are permitted.
About
Sand Gulch Campground sits at 6,400 feet elevation in the Shelf Road Recreation Area, a renowned destination for sport rock climbing. Located 14 miles north of Cañon City on BLM land, the campground provides walk-in access to Contest and Freeform Walls featuring bolted limestone routes amid spectacular cliff formations. The campground has 29 individual sites and 2 group sites set among pinon pine and juniper vegetation. Each site includes a parking space, metal fire ring, and picnic table. Two vault toilets serve the campground. There is no potable water, electric hookups, or trash service; campers must bring water and pack out all waste. Pull-through sites at 5, 7, and 11 accommodate larger camp trailers. Beyond climbing, the area offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and 4WD routes. The Royal Gorge with its bridge, train, and whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River are nearby attractions along the Gold Belt National Scenic Byway.
Directions
From Highway 50 in Cañon City, take Dozier Avenue north following it as it turns west. At the four-way stop sign turn right on Field Avenue and follow it north until it becomes CR 9. In approximately 10 miles, take a left turn at the sign for Sand Gulch Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 15ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| BLM_CO_RG_VisitorInfo@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (719) 269-8500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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