Colorado · Camping · Fruita · Near Clifton

Saddlehorn Campground

Saddlehorn CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
80
sites
from $22
fee
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

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  • 80 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,735 ft
  • Near FruitaColorado National Monument

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.

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    Saddlehorn Campground

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
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    Restaurant

    Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Saddlehorn Campground

    Best months: April–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 21°

      6 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      45° / 25°

      5 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 34°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      63° / 39°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      74° / 49°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 58°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      93° / 65°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 62°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 54°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 41°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 31°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 22°

      6 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Colorado Nm, CO, 0.2 mi away at 5,781 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Saddlehorn Campground

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