wide angle view looking north from Fruita Canyon overlook near sunrise
Sunrise From Within a Tent in Saddlehorn Campground
Female Desert Bighorn Sheep in Snow
Female Desert Bighorn Sheep in Snow
Chart showing equipment suitability for each site.

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Available sites

79 total sites

About Saddlehorn Campground

Saddlehorn Campground is located within Colorado National Monument which preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Much more than a monument, towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panorama. You can experience sheer-walled, red rock canyons along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive, where you may spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Oct 11 to Dec 31

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.

79 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 02, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 03, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 04, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 05, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 46 ft long · Paved
⛺ 06, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 07, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 08, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 09, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 10, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 11, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 12, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 13, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 14, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 15, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 16, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 17, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 18, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 19, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 20, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 21, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 22, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 23, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 24, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 25, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 26, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 27, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 28, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 29, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 30, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 31, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 32, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 33, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 34, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 35, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 36, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 37, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 38, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 39, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 40, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 41, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Gravel
🚐 42, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 43, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 44, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 45, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 46, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 47, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 48, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 49, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 50, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 51, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 52, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 53, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 54, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 55, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 56, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 57, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 58, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 59, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 60, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 61, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 62, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 63, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 64, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 65, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 66, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 67, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 68, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 69, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 70, Loop: C Tent
Paved
⛺ 71, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 72, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 73, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 74, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 75, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 76, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 77, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 78, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 79, Loop: C Tent
Gravel
⛺ 80, Loop: C Tent
Gravel

Reviews (801)

What Guests Are Saying

Saddlehorn Campground is highly praised for its stunning views, clean facilities, and friendly camp hosts. Reviewers appreciated the well-maintained restrooms, spacious tent sites, and the quiet atmosphere, making it a great place for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some noted the heat and limited shade, the overall experience and natural beauty of the area left many eager to return.

Review Summary

4.6
801 reviews
5
71.2%
570
4
19.2%
154
3
4.9%
39
2
3.4%
27
1
1.4%
11

Dennis I

Verified

July 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: B

5

Clean and superbly maintained. Sites are level.

Road to campground well marked and maintained. The vistas are breath taking.

Dino C

Verified

June 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: B

2

It was too hot with too little shade. And our campsite was the only one around us WITHOUT a charcoal grill. We left after the 1st night instead of staying the weekend. disappointing considering how tough it is to secure a site there. That would be my 2nd issue. The lack of availability is ridiculous.

Bonnie R

Verified

June 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: B

5

Gorgeous location and surroundings! Very nice clean campgrounds!

Pat E

Verified

June 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: B

4

Was nice to be on top of Monument and see view of Fruita down below. However, I was far from restroom, and lighting was not good. Take a flashlight.

Walter M

Verified

June 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A

3

I checked in April to make a reservation and was told the campsite were first come first serve. When I arrived in early June reservations were required. When I tried to reserve a site on my phone the website would not accept payment. I had to reserve and pay for a 2nd site, the first site being unavailable to other campers.

Patricia L

Verified

June 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B

5

Beautiful Vistas, spacious camp site and very clean facilities

Shawn M

Verified

June 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: B

5

Campsite and bathrooms were very clean. The bathroom building in our loop had a useful utility sink. The representatives at the gate and in the visitors center were very friendly. I did not anticipate having to pay a cash fee to enter the park but may have missed it in some notification. The views along the park drive and our hikes were fantastic.

Michelle O

Verified

June 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B

5

Absolutely epic views. Campground was quiet and well maintained. We will absolutely stay again (this time, on the outside of Loop B)!

MICHELE R

Verified

June 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: A

5

Just an amazing place to stay! The spaces were nicely spaced. The campground was clean and beautiful. Would highly recommend this campground to everyone.

Tim H

Verified

June 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B

5

Nice site (a little leveling challenge) but right in the rim rock drive and perfect for our overnight stay to wake up and explore the park!

Location & Directions for Saddlehorn Campground

1750 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO 81521 United States

Elevation: 1,747 ft

Getting There

<p><strong>Westbound on Highway I-70 towards Grand Junction: </strong>take Exit 31 (Horizon Drive). Follow signs through Grand Junction to the park's east entrance. The visitor center and campground are 19 mi (18.6 mi) from the east entrance. <br>...

Nearest town

Fruita, CO - 7.7 mi

About 18 min to downtown

Nearby National Park

Arches National Park

Arches National Park Entrance Station

Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (103 min)

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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