About 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. 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. Saddlehorn…
- Fees: The camping fee is $22.00 per night per site. This is in addition to the entrance fee to Colorado National Monument. You may pay the fee…
- Managed by: Colorado National Monument, NPS
- Where: 4 mi south of Fruita, CO · 39.10481, -108.73286
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1 | Horse | 1.6 mi | 1.9 mi |
| K4 | Horse | 1.6 mi | 0.4 mi |
| K7 | Horse | 1.6 mi | 0.4 mi |
| K5 | Horse | 1.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
| K3 | Horse | 1.7 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Devils Canyon Trail (D3) | Horse | 1.7 mi | 4.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Castle Valley (Dark Sky Community), 48 mi.
Dump station: 3.4 mi
Water fill-up: 3.4 mi
Propane: 5.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Monument RV Park 3.1 mi
- James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section 3.2 mi
- Junction West RV Park 4.7 mi
- Canyon View RV Resort 6.2 mi
- The Camp 8 mi
- Rattlesnake 8 mi