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About Sand Gulch Campground
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Pet friendly
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (66)
What Guests Are Saying
Sand Gulch Campground offers spacious and beautiful sites with good privacy and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and concrete picnic tables. Visitors appreciate the stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly camp host, Jerry. While some sites may lack shade and the campground has limited amenities, the overall experience is highly positive, with many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Sand Gulch Campground offers spacious and beautiful sites with good privacy and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and concrete picnic tables. Visitors appreciate the stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly camp host, Jerry. While some sites may lack shade and the campground has limited amenities, the overall experience is highly positive, with many eager to return.
Review Summary
Dale K
VerifiedMay 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Sand Gulch
Beautiful, quiet setting but close to town.
Jason D
April 5, 2024
Beautiful camp ground, convenient for climbing and close to other beautiful local attractions like Royal Gorge.
Edward S
October 4, 2023
Don't approach campground from the north with your trailer.
Jacob M
September 29, 2023
Great camping and climbing. Bring shade tarps if going before October.
Rachel S
September 29, 2023
GREAT!
MINSO K
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Sand Gulch
Nice view, trail, a table with benches, and a firepit!
Public toilet was okay.
John B
July 3, 2023
Great location. I would not recommend site #4 for even a small travel trailer; it took me 30 minutes to navigate my 22 ft Winnebago Micro Mini into the spot. Once there it was AWESOME. Look to some of the higher numbered spots for a trailer.
Stephen K
May 28, 2023
Surprisingly nice sites, well worth going a little out of the way to get there. Sites are on open range but not too heavily populated, still, watch where you step.
Ed S
May 12, 2023
Best access to limestone climbing on the front range. Very comfortable and spacious campsite with lots of good climbing community around!
Adam T
April 24, 2023
Needs another toilet.
Location & Directions for Sand Gulch Campground
Bureau Of Land Management, Canon City, CO 81212 United States
Elevation: 1,967 ft
Getting There
<p>From Highway 50 in Cañon City, Take Dozier Avenue north following it as it turns west. At the four-way stop sign turn right on Field Avenue and follow it north until it turns into CR 9. In approximately 10 mi, take a left turn at the sign for S...
From Highway 50 in Cañon City, Take Dozier Avenue north following it as it turns west. At the four-way stop sign turn right on Field Avenue and follow it north until it turns into CR 9. In approximately 10 mi, take a left turn at the sign for Sand Gulch Campground.
Highway access
Sand Gulch Campground is accessible via Highway 50 in Cañon City, which provides a major route to the area.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- There are no hookup services, no trash collection services and no potable water.
- Bring your own drinking water.
- Maximum length of stay is 14 days.
- Individual campsites are limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles per site. Group campsites are limited to 20 people and 4 vehicles per site.
- Campsites are various sizes, some are smaller and designed to accommodate tent or van camping. Sites 1-16 accommodate longer trailer units (5, 7, 11 are pull through sites).
- No overnight camping in day use parking areas.
- Fires are only allowed in BLM approved metal fire rings, do not build rock fire rings. Bring your own firewood.
- This includes, but not limited to, generators, music, loud voices, and loud pets.
- Generators during non-quiet hours are highly discouraged, for the consideration of other campers.
- Sites 1-15 and Group Sites are Reservation Only, Sites 16-29 are First Come, First Serve, pay at the Pay Station at the entrance. Reservations can be made the day of. Cellphone Coverage is limited, it's recomended that you make your reservation before arriving.
- Please keep your reservation number on hand for reference.
- During the months of June, July and August, the extreme heat and the presence of pinon gnats, flies, ants and other insects can make camping during these months unpleasant. It’s advised to plan accordingly if you plan to camp during this time of the year.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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