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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
William H
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Main Loop
I've camped there a number of times and really like it, but would recommend tourists camp elsewhere.
William H
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Main Loop
I've camped there a number of times and really like it, but would recommend tourists camp elsewhere.
John P
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Main Loop
Beautiful area, well maintained, however, a lot of goat head burrs in some campsites.
John P
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Main Loop
Beautiful area, well maintained, however, a lot of goat head burrs in some campsites.
Eric U
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Main Loop
Great place. One thing that could have made it better was the bathroom. There were hundreds of flies in there. Made me not want to use it.
Eric U
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Main Loop
Great place. One thing that could have made it better was the bathroom. There were hundreds of flies in there. Made me not want to use it.
Gilbert K
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Main Loop
Spacious and very quiet. Water available and toilets good
Gilbert K
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Main Loop
Spacious and very quiet. Water available and toilets good
Ken M
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main Loop
Penitente is a gem! However, noxious weeds are taking over the Penitente area. It's a big problem but certainly the BLM has the knowledge to address the issue and undoubtedly citizens could be engaged in the effort.
Ken M
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main Loop
Penitente is a gem! However, noxious weeds are taking over the Penitente area. It's a big problem but certainly the BLM has the knowledge to address the issue and undoubtedly citizens could be engaged in the effort.
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
