Campground in Fremont County, Colorado. Run by Bureau of Land Management.
| Operator | Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Land Management (Shelf Road Sites) |
| Campsites | 31 |
| Site types | 27 standard, no electric, 2 walk to, 2 group standard, no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 31 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 99 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (719) 269-8500 |
| Website | www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/261780 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Sand Gulch Campground before you go.
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.
Sand Gulch Campground is in Fremont County.
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.