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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  • 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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2

Renaud A

Verified

November 17, 2021 • Stayed at: Group Site 2

5

Group site 2 was very spacious and comfortable, and a good distance from other sites. Nice scenery. Clean toilets.

Casey V

November 15, 2021

4

Facilities are well maintained. I do hope that something can be done to deter people from parking off the main road between the A and B loops in order to camp. There is plenty of space to park in the main lot, but people pulled onto the grass/terrain wherever they wanted to. People were also camping in the host campground. If this is not regulated from time to time, I fear that it will become an access issue for the rest of us.

Christofer S

Verified

November 2, 2021 • Stayed at: Group Site 2

5

Clean facilities and camp areas.

Michelle R

October 25, 2021

4

This was a great campsite, we will definitely be back.

Jeff G

Verified

October 24, 2021 • Stayed at: B-19, Loop: B

5

Clean bathrooms, clean site, good vibes!
Thanks!

DJ S

Verified

October 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B-19, Loop: B

5

This place was very nice - well maintained and has both a paved road and Shelf road leading to it, the perfect spot, right where you get a perfect mountain sunrise. Choosing online was also a neat experience. The only thing that could be better would be dumpsters (possibly located near bathroom) so we didn't have to find a place in town to drive our trash bags.

Ty B

Verified

October 4, 2021 • Stayed at: B-23, Loop: B

4

Great spot for the area. Sites are a little close together but overall, well maintained and perfect for access to climbing.

Amy S

Verified

May 24, 2021 • Stayed at: B-23, Loop: B

5

Great to have this new loop on the campground. Sites on the inner part if the loop don’t have much privacy but do have great views.

Patrick B

Verified

April 17, 2021 • Stayed at: B-21, Loop: B

5

Amazing campground, well cared for grounds, enjoyed the concrete table to cook and rest on. Camp host was freindly and informative.

Daniel J

Verified

April 11, 2021 • Stayed at: Group Site 1

5

Great location! Great view!

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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