Shelf Road Climbing Area, 4 mi Creek
The Bank Kiosk
The Bank Road
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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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
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61.7%
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Bill K

Verified

March 3, 2024 • Stayed at: Group Site 1

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

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 ft 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

Christopher D

October 24, 2023

5

Camp host was amazing. First time ever camping out in CO. When we arrived a day early, he informed us and brought us up to speed on how everything works. Camp ground was in fantastic shape and the view was incredible! We ended up camping on BLM just outside the camp and we never made it to our site. 10/10 recommend!

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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