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The Bank Campground

Shelf Road Climbing Area, 4 mile Creek

About The Bank Campground

Open year-round; visitors come for the spectacular rock climbing adjacent to the campground. Approximately 15 miles north of Cañon City, Colorado, The Bank Campground overlooks Shelf Road and is located at an approximate elevation of 6890 feet. The Bank has 33 campsites. The dirt road leading to the campground is very rough and not recommended for large RVs and travel trailers.  

Number of accommodations: 22

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Sites & Availability

22 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 B-14, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-15, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-16, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-17, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-18, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-19, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-20, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-21, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-22, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-23, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-24, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-25, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-26, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-27, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-28, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-29, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-30, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-31, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-32, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 B-33, Loop: B
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
Group Site 1, Loop:
20 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
Group Site 2, Loop:
20 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night

Reviews (70)

What Guests Are Saying

The Bank Campground offers a clean and spacious environment, with beautiful views and well-maintained facilities, including pit toilets stocked with essentials. It's a quieter, slightly remote location ideal for relaxation, with friendly and helpful camp hosts. While access roads can be rough and the reservation system needs improvement, many campers appreciate the overall experience and plan to return.

Review Summary

4.3
70 reviews
5
58.6%
41
4
25.7%
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3
8.6%
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2
4.3%
3
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2

Robert D

Verified

March 11, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site 2, Loop:

5

Great location close proximity to amazing limestone cliffs! more than enough room to host 20 people!

Bill K

Verified

March 3, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site 1, Loop:

1

I’ve been coming to The Banks to climb for nearly a decade and there’s never been an issue with finding a campground. This online reservation system is a bad solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Every campsite at The Banks was reserved, yet more than half of them were empty. There is a supposed penalty against you if you don’t show up to your reservation, but I know first hand that this is not enforced after a last minute bail on my reservation last season with no penalty faced. We had a good thing going that is now made worse while these registration website hosts are making Bank (heh). Poor show.

Jim M

Verified

March 3, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site 2, Loop:

4

close to home......great views, LOTS of people

Ramsey H

Verified

March 2, 2024 Stayed at: B-31, Loop: B

5

They finally did it. They raised the price for campsites nearly three fold. Tragedy...

Casey V

Verified

February 26, 2024 Stayed at: B-21, Loop: B

2

The camp host did not clean the pit toilets on the B loop all weekend. There was a massive accident that caused feces to be spread all around the toilet and on the walls. It stayed there all weekend long. I hope with the massive increase in fees that maintenance will improve and amenities like trash service will be added

Vincent B

February 24, 2024

5

Sites are fairly close but secluded from each other. Beautiful surroundings.

Andrew V

Verified

January 12, 2024 Stayed at: B-30, Loop: B

5

Improvements at the Bank have been stellar. Just to note, if you have a trailer with any amount of size, I would back in through the exit of the B loop. We have a 27 foot pull behind and the rock and the cattle guard make it a huge pain, and something you might not be able to get out of.

Amy D

Verified

January 8, 2024 Stayed at: B-19, Loop: B

5

Bathrooms could be cleaner but overall great experience

Jacob B

November 27, 2023

5

Very clean and plenty of space. The firepits were clear of any ash or debris. Super close to Shelf Rd climbing (which is why we camped here).

Alexandre B

November 17, 2023

5

Nice campground

Location The Bank Campground

Address:
Bureau Of Land Management
Canon City, CO, 81212
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.628 / -105.225

Elevation: 2089 feet

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