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Sand Gulch Campground

Campground in Fremont County, Colorado. Run by Bureau of Land Management.

31Campsites
YesRV hookups
99 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorBureau of Land Management
AgencyBureau of Land Management (Shelf Road Sites)
Campsites31
Site types27 standard, no electric, 2 walk to, 2 group standard, no electric
RV hookupsElectric hookups at 31 sites
Longest RV/trailer site99 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
FeeYes
Phone(719) 269-8500
Websitewww.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/261780
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Sand Gulch Campground

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 bolted routes via the Sand Gulch trails.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Sand Gulch Campground is in Fremont County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.