| Location | Monte Vista, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $11–$20/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (97 reviews) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 12 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Penitente Canyon Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Penitente Canyon Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Monte Vista. It lists 12 RV or RV/tent sites and 5 tent sites. 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.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 standard nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $11 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 7 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 8 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 9 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | R |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (97 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Beautiful and comfortable group site. We had about seven people and were able to spread out. We had a great time. ”
“Each time I come to Penitente, I find some magic. The place is sacred and meditative. This time it poured furiously, but provided exceptional views of the Sangres with low lying clouds, and double or triple rainbows everywhere.”
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Penitente Canyon Campground sits at about 7,930 feet in a rugged stretch of canyon country reached by a short drive west off U.S. 285 through La Garita the turnoff and route are signed and the improved access is gravel rather than paved. The canyon is a magnet for technical climbers: the Recreation Area contains nearly 300 technical rock routes, many of them south-facing and climbable through the winter, while a network of singletrack and multiuse trails threads the cliffs and benches for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. La Garita Creek runs through the area and supports trout fishing; the landscape also carries deep human history, with evidence of Ute, Jicarilla Apache and Puebloan use and scattered painted rock art that visitors are asked to leave undisturbed. Cell service is spotty down in the canyon, so plan on limited connectivity while you're in the walls or on the trails. The developed campground provides 17 sites in total: 12 sites that can accommodate both RVs and tents and 5 tent-only sites, all non-electric. Sites come with typical backcountry comforts a table, tent pad, fire ring and a food-storage locker and the area is supported by five vault toilets, trash receptacles, interpretive signs, trailhead and overflow parking; a public drinking water system is available seasonally from May through October. Roads and parking within the recreation area are gravel, facilities remain open year-round, and stays are limited to 14 days. Individual campsites are $11 per night; group tent areas (where provided in the recreation area) are $20 per night. For up-to-date details, reservations or questions about group use and seasonal services, contact the San Luis Valley Field Office; nearby services for supplies and fuel are available at the La Garita Trading Post and the town of Del Norte.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| R |
| $11 |
| 11 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | R | R | $11 |
| Group Site 1 group tent only area nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Group Site 2 group tent only area nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
|---|
| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Penitente Canyon Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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