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Pet Friendly
About Penitente Canyon Campground
Number of accommodations: 17
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (228)
What Guests Are Saying
Penitente Canyon Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with friendly camp hosts and excellent access to beautiful hiking and biking trails. Many campers appreciate the spacious sites, amenities like clean toilets, and the unique rock formations in the area. However, some negative feedback highlights issues with the camp hosts' behavior and poor cell phone reception, suggesting that visitors may want to make reservations in advance.
What Guests Are Saying
Penitente Canyon Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with friendly camp hosts and excellent access to beautiful hiking and biking trails. Many campers appreciate the spacious sites, amenities like clean toilets, and the unique rock formations in the area. However, some negative feedback highlights issues with the camp hosts' behavior and poor cell phone reception, suggesting that visitors may want to make reservations in advance.
Review Summary
Heather B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Main Loop
Great campground, I've been here twice. The place is always very clean and quiet. Spots are spaced out. #14 is one of the most private ones.
Heather B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Main Loop
Great campground, I've been here twice. The place is always very clean and quiet. Spots are spaced out. #14 is one of the most private ones.
Timothy C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Main Loop
Great campsites and we're sure to go back and explore more of the trails. One suggestion would be to have a sign stating the quiet hours prominently, as we had a camper running their generator late into the night.
Timothy C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Main Loop
Great campsites and we're sure to go back and explore more of the trails. One suggestion would be to have a sign stating the quiet hours prominently, as we had a camper running their generator late into the night.
Amber T
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Main Loop
Enjoyed our stay! Would stay again.
Maria S
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Main Loop
Beautiful campground, the boulders are great for kids to explore and climb, beautiful hike nearby, absolutely great experience
Marie W
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main Loop
Nice campground with scenic campsites and hiking trails, but watch out for rattlers! Saw one at our site and another at the trail head.
Amber T
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Main Loop
Enjoyed our stay! Would stay again.
Maria S
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Main Loop
Beautiful campground, the boulders are great for kids to explore and climb, beautiful hike nearby, absolutely great experience
Marie W
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main Loop
Nice campground with scenic campsites and hiking trails, but watch out for rattlers! Saw one at our site and another at the trail head.
Location Penitente Canyon Campground
Address:
Blm San Luis Valley Field Office
Monte Vista, CO, 81144
United States
From U.S. 285, turn west onto Saguache County Road G. After 6 miles you will pass the La Garita Trading Post. Go another 0.5 miles to a Y intersection; take the left fork (County Road 38A). The entrance to the recreation area is another 0.5 miles, on your right. Elevation = 7,930 ft.
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 285, which is approximately 6.5 miles away.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.8418 / -106.28
Elevation: 2413 feet
Policies & Rules
Pets
- Pets must always be kept under control.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
