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
5
61.7%
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4
23.5%
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8.6%
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Derrick N

Verified

October 19, 2023 • Stayed at: B-25, Loop: B

5

Camping at the Bank for climbing at Shelf Road is a wonderful - plenty of room here tween campsites, beautiful surroundings and an easy walk to the crags. Wonderful!

Gregory B

October 16, 2023

4

For those with Vans - the "B"-loop or inner sites in the "A" loop is a much flatter experience. It is quiet there midweek in the fall.

Sheryl L

Verified

September 26, 2023 • Stayed at: B-26, Loop: B

4

The site was lovely. A better picture on the website would have been nice. I had to back in, which was difficult.

Zach S

Verified

September 18, 2023 • Stayed at: B-19, Loop: B

5

Amazing views and great camping spot. Only warning is to make sure you have a screenshot of the directions to the site because Apple and Google Maps don’t work well with the location.

Frederic B

August 25, 2023

5

We stayed at our usual spot at the Bank A2. I have a slide-in truck camper and that site allows us to back in providing stunning views out the back door and easy access to the site. We were there Sunday evening through Friday morning in order to avoid the crowds, which was very successful. This was in part due to above average temperatures but we were able to find aspects that were in the shade pretty much all day being willing to walk to the different crags as the sun left them. We pretty much had all the crags to ourselves while climbing and at the campground when not. Great times.

KARLIN B

Verified

August 24, 2023 • Stayed at: B-17, Loop: B

4

Beautiful setting, easy climb up to campground with my truck. Was very quiet and peaceful.

Katrina L

Verified

August 12, 2023 • Stayed at: B-21, Loop: B

2

5 out of 5 for views but don't plan on having access to restrooms. My husband and I walked around to every bathroom in the area and there were 100+ flies in each. My husband held the door open to try to air them out to no avail. There were leftover over stakes from previous campers because the ground was so hard to set up camp in. On top of the leftovers towels in the bushes, there were ants that wanted to make our tent the ant hill (lol) and 1.1 million mosquitoes. Don't expect there to be a camp host (not that that matters too much) but it would be nice to know someone cares about the condition of the property. If you DO need to use the restroom drive 15 minutes down the hill though. Again, 5 out of 5 for views. Beautiful & quiet.

Tigh B

Verified

August 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B-14, Loop: B

5

Even other campers agreed.. this spot has a great view.

Tracy K

Verified

July 30, 2023 • Stayed at: B-30, Loop: B

4

Great access to local overland trails. Good star viewing too!

Sarah B

Verified

July 18, 2023 • Stayed at: B-24, Loop: B

2

The bathrooms were absolutely horrible. We didn't see a camp host once. Our site didd not have any shade.

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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