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)

2026 Season availability

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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

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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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Kathryn S

Verified

January 8, 2023 • Stayed at: B-28, Loop: B

5

The campground was clean and had fantastic views. There were plenty of hiking trails around to for us to explore. The pit toilets were clean, too.

Jen O

Verified

December 24, 2022 • Stayed at: B-20, Loop: B

5

The views!!! The site was up high on a hill, overlooking the cliffline in the distance. Highly recommend the "B" loop sites since they're more scenic and more private. All the sites on the outer edges of the B loop have good views. The vault toilets were clean and decent. We came here for the climbing, and I'm glad we picked The Bank camping over Sand Gulch camping. Much prettier.

Rick V

Verified

December 2, 2022 • Stayed at: B-19, Loop: B

5

The new B-loop of the Bank is great for me and my travel trailer. Most of the sites have great sun which we all know is nice for those chilly mornings but also for those using solar panels. The bathrooms are always well maintained and not a long walk. Yes, most people who camp here come to rock climb but I'd recommend The Bank to anyone as one of the best winter camping experiences I have had.

Ryan L

Verified

November 10, 2022 • Stayed at: B-27, Loop: B

5

The Bank campground is probably the worst actual campsite that I stay at with any regularity. The sites are very close together and the juniper shrub/trees don't offer much in the way of blocking the wind. The sites are generally clean and the cement tables are nice. The Banks gets a 5 star review because it's got great access to climbing at Sand Gulch and Shelf Road. Bring a hard tail or full suspension mountain bike if you stay long enough to need rest days, lots of fun riding in the area. Bring your own water, none available outside Canon City.

Deaun S

Verified

October 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B-30, Loop: B

5

Deaun S

Verified

October 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B-30, Loop: B

5

Derrick N

Verified

October 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B-23, Loop: B

5

Fantastic rock climbing at Shelf road.

Deaun S

Verified

October 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B-30, Loop: B

5

Robert L

Verified

September 30, 2022 • Stayed at: B-26, Loop: B

5

Peaceful and serene. Perfect weather during our time here. Spent most of it climbing. Campground was relatively deserted. Facilities clean.

Jacob T

Verified

August 9, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Site 2

5

Great layout for a site with great views

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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