Colorado National Monument

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1750 Rim Rock Drive
Fruita, CO 81521

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.

Directions

Driving Westbound on Highway I-70 towards Grand Junction, Exit 31 (Horizon Drive). Follow signs through Grand Junction to the east entrance. The visitor center and campground are 19 miles from the east entrance. Eastbound on Highway I-70 take Exit 19 (Fruita). Turn south on Highway 340 to the west entrance, which is approximately three miles from Fruita. The visitor center and campground are four miles up from the west entrance.

Reviews

Colorado National Monument's Saddlehorn Campground continues to impress with its stunning views and cleanliness. Visitors find the staff helpful and the campground blends comfort with a rugged, natural feel. Some note challenges with site layout, such as large rocks near parking areas causing vehicle damage. Water availability issues have been reported on the women's side restrooms, though facilities remain generally well-maintained. The location remains peaceful with convenient access to trails and amenities, despite occasional strong winds.

Stunning scenic views

Clean and well-maintained restrooms

Helpful and friendly staff

Comfortable yet rugged connection with nature

Large rocks near parking areas can cause vehicle damage

Water issues reported on women's restroom side

Strong winds can impact tent camping

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Saddlehorn Campground in Colorado National Monument was a great place to stay between storms! We started in site 39, which had great views of Fruita and the Colorado River valley, but changed to site 7 because we liked the views of the Bookcliffs better. The bathrooms (with flush toilets) were clean and there are hiking trails within an easy walk of the campground. The campground host is great!

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Reviewed 11 days ago

We love it there!

Katharine B

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Saddlehorn is one of my favorite paid campgrounds. You can hike along the cliff rim right from your campsite. The area is absolutely beautiful. Great facilities. Super friendly hosts.

Kelly K

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Love the campsite. The Camp Host does a great job checking on all and very welcoming. We like to camp there in the spring and fall twice each, but with the restrictions on the number of days to camp we can't get reservations. That policy should be changed. We love riding our bikes on the Monument and we generally stay 5 days. With the new policy of only 14 days per year, we can't reserve 2 trips.

Kathleen S

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Reviewed 17 days ago

We love this campground. The sites are large. It is quiet. The restrooms are the cleanest you will ever find at a campground. The camp host was very helpful.

Amanda W

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Absolutely gorgeous. And the camp host/ conservation, was amazing help and so kind. Highly recommend.

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