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Pet Friendly
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Average nightly rates17 total sites
Tent Sites
17 sites
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 (246)
What Guests Are Saying
Penitente Canyon Campground is praised for its stunning rock formations, beautiful sunsets, and quiet, secluded atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for stargazing and hiking. The campground features clean facilities, well-stocked bathrooms, and ample hiking and biking trails nearby. However, some visitors reported issues with aggressive dogs from the camp hosts and challenges in finding certain campsites, which may detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Penitente Canyon Campground is praised for its stunning rock formations, beautiful sunsets, and quiet, secluded atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for stargazing and hiking. The campground features clean facilities, well-stocked bathrooms, and ample hiking and biking trails nearby. However, some visitors reported issues with aggressive dogs from the camp hosts and challenges in finding certain campsites, which may detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
John S
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Main Loop
It’s my new favorite camping spot. I was lucky and got an excellent site. It was very quiet and clean. I ran out of water but couldn’t find a tap so drove to town - a pleasant side trip. The area surrounding the campground is quite beautiful!
Andrew T
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Main Loop
Trisha W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main Loop
Nice campground with lots of opportunity for hiking, biking, and rock climbing in the canyon.
Trisha W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main Loop
Nice campground with lots of opportunity for hiking, biking, and rock climbing in the canyon.
Andrew T
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Main Loop
Andrew T
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Main Loop
Tom D
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Main Loop
The whole area is visually stunning.
Sites 2-4 are in a more private area. Bring lots of bug spray. The brutality and quantity of mosquitoes here is unmatched.
Tom D
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Main Loop
The whole area is visually stunning.
Sites 2-4 are in a more private area. Bring lots of bug spray. The brutality and quantity of mosquitoes here is unmatched.
Kenneth S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main Loop
Nice hiking and biking area.
Kenneth S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Main Loop
Nice hiking and biking area.
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.
Elevation: 2413 feet
25 mi drive to downtown Monte Vista (about 28 min)
Policies & Rules
Pets
- Pets must always be kept under control.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
