Colorado · Camping · Near Guffey

Sand Gulch Campground

May–Jun, Sep–Oct
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  • At 6,453 ft
  • Royal Gorge Field Office

With easy walking access to sport rock climbing routes in the popular Shelf Road Recreation Area, Sand Gulch Campground is a 31-site camping facility, open year-round. The campground is located 14 miles north of Cañon City at an approximate elevation of 6,400 feet and features spectacular views of the surrounding limestone cliffs.

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

    Best time to visit Sand Gulch Campground

    Best months: May–June 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

      49° / 18°

      4 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      50° / 20°

      4 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      58° / 26°

      5 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      64° / 33°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      73° / 43°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      85° / 52°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 59°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 57°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 48°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 36°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      57° / 26°

      5 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      49° / 19°

      4 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canon City, CO, 10.9 mi away at 5,378 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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