Shelf Road Climbing Area, 4 mi Creek
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The Bank
Shelf Road

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Available sites

22 total sites

About The Bank Campground

Open year-round; visitors come for the spectacular rock climbing adjacent to the campground. Approximately 15 mi north of Cañon City, Colorado, The Bank Campground overlooks Shelf Road and is located at an approximate elevation of 6,890 ft. The Bank has 33 campsites. The dirt road leading to the campground is very rough and not recommended for large RVs and travel trailers.  

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

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

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table

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  • Toilet Type
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

22 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 B-14, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-15, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-16, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-17, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-18, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-19, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-20, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-21, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-22, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-23, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-24, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-25, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-26, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-27, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-28, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-29, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-30, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-31, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-32, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 B-33, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly
⛺ Group Site 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Group Site 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (81)

What Guests Are Saying

The Bank Campground offers beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and well-maintained sites, making it ideal for a peaceful camping experience. Campers appreciate the privacy, proximity to hiking trails, and ample space for tents. However, some suggest improvements for trailer accessibility and the need for electricity, and there are limitations regarding water services.

Review Summary

4.4
81 reviews
5
61.7%
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4
23.5%
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8.6%
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3.7%
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Macy R

Verified

October 25, 2025 • Stayed at: Group Site 1

4

Campsite was great as always. Pit toilets are mid- they are what they are but well stocked with tp. Could use hand sani but i had my own.

Frederic B

Verified

May 24, 2025 • Stayed at: Group Site 1

5

Beautiful site. Two tables and several tent sites. Nice spots for chairs out on the rim for the after climb beverage, in sun or shade. Slightly remote so it’s quiet with nobody walking by since it is at the end of the campground outside of the loop.

Jay C

Verified

March 22, 2025 • Stayed at: Group Site 2

4

campsites and vault toilets were clean. great to be there mid-March before it gets crowded.

Dave M

Verified

March 4, 2025 • Stayed at: Group Site 2

5

This campground was fantastic. I was a bit worried approaching the site from the dirt road, but then we gained a lot of altitude and the view just opened up. So yeah, great view, HUGE campsite...like huge, toilets were really close but not too close if you know what I mean. It was truly an amazing experience. Everyone had a great time, we will definitely be back.

Liza Y

Verified

December 1, 2024 • Stayed at: B-31, Loop: B

1

the recreation.gov website is absolutely terrible for modifying and/or cancelling any reservations already made for the Shelf Campgrounds

HENRY L

Verified

November 23, 2024 • Stayed at: B-32, Loop: B

3

moderately level sites, bathroom good

Rob M

Verified

October 14, 2024 • Stayed at: B-16, Loop: B

3

The road has been improved since I went last year. Very reasonable for a 20' travel trailer. The photos apparently were taken with wide angle lenses and many of the pull ins are perpendicular, so it's otherwise not a great area for trailers despite the descriptions. I found about 3-4 great sites and 3-4 OK sites in the B loop.

It would be quite nice to have electricity, even if 20A :)

Gary S

Verified

May 11, 2024 • Stayed at: B-28, Loop: B

4

The Bank Campground is quite a treasure just 13 mi North of Canon City (30 minute drive). The road is pretty rough getting up to the campground from the main road. The area is known for its rock climbing, but the hiking trails from the "day use" parking lot a quite extensive and beautiful.

The camp host, Dave, was so helpful when we lost our trailer hitch. He found it on the road after we left mid afternoon for an outing to Canon City. He was on the lookout when we returned and delivered it to our site as soon as we arrived. Dave was not only helpful but very friendly and courteous as well. Thanks Dave!

Chloe S

March 12, 2024

5

Amazing location to camp overall. One small thing to note about my specific campsite (A1), is that its the only one without a tent bed.

We had no trouble finding a flat spot to pitch our tent, but had we realized we would have simply booked a different one. So make not if you're tent camping!

Robert D

Verified

March 11, 2024 • Stayed at: Group Site 2

5

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

Location & Directions for The Bank Campground

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

Elevation: 2,089 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, continue straight and follow the s...

Nearest town

Canon City, CO - 15 mi

About 31 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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