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Sand Gulch Campground

Overview With easy walking access to sport rock climbing routes in the popular Shelf Road Recreation Area, Sand Gulch Campground is a 31-site camping facility, open year-round. The campground is located 14 miles north of Cañon City at an approximate elevation of 6,400 feet and features spectacular views of the surrounding limestone cliffs. Recreation Sand Gulch Campground offers sport climbers easy walk-in access to tall monolithic cliffs. Climbers can access Contest and Freeform Walls with…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 38.61737, -105.22956

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Shelf Road Sites
  • The Bank Campground
  • Oil Well Flats Rec Area
  • Cleveland Quarry Rec Site
  • Dinosaur Flats Rec Area
  • Guffey Gorge / Paradise Cove

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Gulch Campground reservable?

Yes — Sand Gulch Campground accepts reservations. Check the live availability calendar to see open dates and book.

Where is Sand Gulch Campground?

See the map for Sand Gulch Campground's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Sand Gulch Campground?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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