Welcome to Sand Gulch Campground, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Cañon City, Colorado. This campground offers a serene escape for nature lovers, adventurers, and families alike. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and a mild climate, Sand Gulch Campground is the ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and outdoor excitement.
Located at 9999-9979 Co Rd 9, Sand Gulch Campground provides easy access to some of the best rock climbing spots in the area, all within a short hiking distance. Whether you're an experienced climber or a beginner, the proximity to these climbing areas makes this campground a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts.
The campground features both individual and group campsites, with individual sites priced at $20 per night and group sites at $40. Sites 16-32 are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while sites 1-15 can be reserved in advance via recreation.gov. Please note that the kiosk only accepts credit cards, and quiet hours are strictly observed from 10 PM to 6 AM to ensure a peaceful experience for all guests.
Sand Gulch Campground is known for its spacious and well-maintained sites, offering plenty of room to explore and relax. The campground also includes clean and convenient bathroom facilities, adding to the comfort of your stay. With its remote location and low ambient light, the nights here are exceptionally quiet and perfect for stargazing.
Here’s what our guests are saying about their experience at Sand Gulch Campground:
Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended stay, Sand Gulch Campground offers an unforgettable experience in the great outdoors. Pack your gear, gather your friends and family, and come explore all that this beautiful campground has to offer!
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Scenic, remote, mild climate with quiet low ambient light nights. The rock climbing is within easy hiking distance. Individual campsites cost $20/night, group sites are $40. Sites 16-32 are first come, first served. Sites 1-15 are reservation only via recreation.gov. The kiosk only takes credit cards. No cash. Quiet time is 10pm-6am. Enjoy!
Beautiful campground with bathrooms. The sites are visible and are pretty spacious with a lot to explore. Pretty quiet for the most part. Really close to majority of climb spots.
We really enjoyed this campground. Each site had a tent pad. The one for our site was behind some trees in the corner, so we didn't find it until after the first night. There were some cool trails that go up by the cliffs. There was also a pit toilet. The price per night was really reasonable, although you have to book online through recreation.gov
We highly enjoyed this campground. Breathtaking views, clean campsites with fire rings, hiking trails, rock climbing galore and a vault toilet. And it was cost effective. My only complaint would be that the per night stay is $7...but then there was a $8 fee to book the site on Rec.gov. why not just make it $15 per night? Add on fees are frustrating.
I'm not a rock climbing or into repelling but there are a lot of people doing just that in the beautiful cliff canyons. There's about 18 miles of jeep trails and more trails open to dirt bike, mountain bikes, hiking or horseback riding. There are a couple of camping areas too and I believe the cost is $14.00 per day. It's a nice area to check out.