Opportunities for backcountry hiking, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife
viewing in a largely undeveloped natural setting. Easy access from Grand
Junction .

Opportunities for backcountry hiking, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing in a largely undeveloped natural setting.  Easy access from Grand Junction .

Bangs Backcountry

Opportunities for hiking and outdoor classroom learning. Enjoy viewing of
geology, plants, and wildlife in a natural landscape. Mica Mine is a 2.6 miles
round trip within Ladder Canyon. Motorized and mechanized use is not allowed.
Easy access from Grand Junction.

Opportunities for hiking and outdoor classroom learning. Enjoy viewing of geology, plants, and wildlife in a natural landscape. Mica Mine is a 2.6 miles round trip within Ladder Canyon. Motorized and mechanized use is not allowed. Easy access from Grand Junction.

Bird's eye view of the park

Mica Mine/Rough Canyon

Opportunities for motorized trail riding from single track motorcycle trails,
ATV width trails, rock crawling on the Billings Canyon jeep trail, and 4-wheel
drive roads. This area is close to Grand Junction and offers excellent views
and scenery.

Opportunities for motorized trail riding from single track motorcycle trails, ATV width trails, rock crawling on the Billings Canyon jeep trail, and 4-wheel drive roads. This area is close to Grand Junction and offers excellent views and scenery.

Bangs Canyon OHV Trails

Opportunities for trail-based hiking, dog walking, trail running, mountain
bicycling, horseback riding and other non-motorized recreation activities
between Orchard Mesa and Whitewater along the Gunnison River bluffs.
Georeferenced PDF map available for download here: https://www.blm.gov/grand-
junction-fo/public-room/map/gunnison-river-bluffs-extensive-recreation-
management-area-map

Opportunities for trail-based hiking, dog walking, trail running, mountain bicycling, horseback riding and other non-motorized recreation activities between Orchard Mesa and Whitewater along the Gunnison River bluffs. Georeferenced PDF map available for download here: https://www.blm.gov/grand-junction-fo/public-room/map/gunnison-river-bluffs-extensive-recreation-management-area-map

Gunnison River Bluffs

The Lunch Loops provides non-motorized mixed use trail opportunities (mountain
biking, hiking, trail running), accommodating a range of skill levels. This
area is easily accessed from Grand Junction and provides outstanding views of
the Grand Valley. For a map please visit: http://www.copmoba.org/trail-map-
pdfs

The Lunch Loops provides non-motorized mixed use trail opportunities (mountain biking, hiking, trail running), accommodating a range of skill levels. This area is easily accessed from Grand Junction and provides outstanding views of the Grand Valley. For a map please visit: http://www.copmoba.org/trail-map-pdfs

Lunch loops Community Rec Area

Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the
American West. But this treasure is 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.

Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. But this treasure is 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.

## Overview

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.

## Recreation

Colorado National Monument is famous in cycling communities for its majestic
views and challenging climbs, but Historic Rim Rock Drive is also a popular
motor tour. Hikers flock to the miles of maintained trails, photographers come
year round to capture the spectacular views, and geologists study the unique
landscape for its scientific value. Climbers come for the towering sandstone,
and wildlife lovers may spot Desert Bighorn sheep, golden eagles, collared
lizards, and many other special creatures.

## Facilities

Colorado National Monument is famous in cycling communities for its majestic
views and challenging climbs, but Historic Rim Rock Drive is also a popular
motor tour. Hikers flock to the miles of maintained trails, photographers come
year round to capture the spectacular views, and geologists study the unique
landscape for its scientific value. Climbers come for the towering sandstone,
and wildlife lovers may spot Desert Bighorn sheep, golden eagles, collared
lizards, and many other special creatures.

## Natural Features

The campground is nestled within large red rock formations, with pinyon and
juniper trees providing adequate shade. There are spectacular views of the
Grand Valley to the northwest, and some of the park's most scenic monoliths
and canyons to the southeast

## Nearby Attractions

The cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade boast many urban and
agricultural attractions, but there are also abundant recreation areas
surrounding the Monument. Among these are McInnis Canyons National
Conservation Area, James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Highline Lake
State Park, and many Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service areas.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 858-2800.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Colorado National Monument is famous in cycling communities for its majestic views and challenging climbs, but Historic Rim Rock Drive is also a popular motor tour. Hikers flock to the miles of maintained trails, photographers come year round to capture the spectacular views, and geologists study the unique landscape for its scientific value. Climbers come for the towering sandstone, and wildlife lovers may spot Desert Bighorn sheep, golden eagles, collared lizards, and many other special creatures.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Colorado National Monument is famous in cycling communities for its majestic views and challenging climbs, but Historic Rim Rock Drive is also a popular motor tour. Hikers flock to the miles of maintained trails, photographers come year round to capture the spectacular views, and geologists study the unique landscape for its scientific value. Climbers come for the towering sandstone, and wildlife lovers may spot Desert Bighorn sheep, golden eagles, collared lizards, and many other special creatures.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is nestled within large red rock formations, with pinyon and juniper trees providing adequate shade. There are spectacular views of the Grand Valley to the northwest, and some of the park's most scenic monoliths and canyons to the southeast
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade boast many urban and agricultural attractions, but there are also abundant recreation areas surrounding the Monument. Among these are McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Highline Lake State Park, and many Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service areas.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (970) 858-2800.

Camping fee is $22.00 per night per site. This is in addition to the entrance
fee to Colorado National Monument.

Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount for the camping fee--
must hold a valid pass. These passes can be purchased at either entrance
station.

Reservations must be made via www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

wide angle view looking north from Fruita Canyon overlook near sunrise

Thunderstorm Over Colorado National Monument

Lightning and clouds viewed from the canyon rim

View from Rimrock Dr at Sunset, looking northwest

Rainbow and clouds above Monument Canyon

Female Desert Bighorn Sheep in Snow

Two male Deset Bighorn Sheep

Sunrise From Within a Tent in Saddlehorn Campground

Colorado National Monument

Independence Monument in Snow

Independence Monument, a tall red rock pillar, rises above a blanket of clouds

Stars Over Saddlehorn Rock, Saddlehorn Campground

View of the Milkyway over Colorado National Monument

Saddlehorn Campground

Grand Valley Open OHV Area provides opportunities for cross-country motorized
recreation and time with family and friends, including camping. The western
boundary of the Open Area is 27 1/4 Road.

Grand Valley Open OHV Area provides opportunities for cross-country motorized recreation and time with family and friends, including camping. The western boundary of the Open Area is 27 1/4 Road.

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