| Location | Fruita, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $22/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (858 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 79 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Saddlehorn Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights17 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights17 sites open for every night · from $22/night
Saddlehorn Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Fruita. It lists 79 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 34 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 41 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 50 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 27 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 29 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 40 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 26 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 28 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 79 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 29 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 26 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 40 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 25 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 43 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 41 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 46 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 27 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 38 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (858 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Beautiful area, spacious site. Water & toilets are close. Great hiking options from camp. Didn’t realize we couldn’t have a campfire so were surprised & bummed but otherwise enjoyed this opportunity ”
“We enjoyed our stay at Saddlehorn. Very clean facilities and great launching point for circumnavigating the Rim Rock Drive on our bikes. ”
“Beautiful views over looking Grand Junction. The campsite was clean with a picnic table. The actual parking space was a bit small for our 18” camper. It was more of a turnout than a parking space. The door to our camper stepped out to the camp ground road.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
1750 Rim Rock Drive
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Saddlehorn Campground sits inside Colorado National Monument on the rim of the canyon country west of Grand Junction and just a few miles up from Fruita, with the Saddlehorn Visitor Center a short drive away. The camp units are set among red sandstone formations and pinyon-juniper stands, with open views northwest over the Grand Valley and southeast toward the Monument's monoliths and sheer-walled canyons. Days here are shaped by the same features that draw photographers, cyclists and climbers: Historic Rim Rock Drive's switchbacks and pullouts, miles of maintained hiking trails, technical sandstone routes, and regular sightings of desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles and collared lizards. The Monument's mix of auto touring, biking, hiking, climbing and wildlife viewing means you can plan anything from a short scenic drive and a picnic to a full day of trail riding or route finding on the cliffs. The campground is the Monument's only established site facility and contains 79 campsites total, divided among three loops: Loop A (19 sites), Loop B (31 sites) and Loop C (29 sites). All sites are classified to accommodate both RVs and tents, though Loop C is primarily intended for tents and small vehicles and is managed on a first-come, first-served basis; from late March through mid-October Loops A and B accept reservations (or may be taken for one night), and Loop B remains open year-round on a first-come basis between mid-October and late March. Practical limits are strict: vehicles longer than 40 feet (combined tow vehicle and trailer) cannot be accommodated. Facilities are straightforward each site has a picnic table and a charcoal-only grill, and seasonal restrooms with flush toilets and summer water are provided but there are no electric hookups, no fill or dump stations, and no showers. The campground's proximity to Grand Junction, Fruita and nearby state and federal recreation areas makes it a good base for combining Monument exploration with river access, mountain biking, or visits to local orchards and towns.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
| ✓ |
| $22 |
| 28 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 31 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 48 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 44 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 30 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 50 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 23 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 57 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 64 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 71 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 54 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 74 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 75 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 60 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 70 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 63 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 76 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 69 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 65 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 68 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 55 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 67 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 78 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 53 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 52 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 59 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 62 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 79 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 80 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
| 61 standard nonelectric | C | C | $22 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Saddlehorn Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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