Winter Camping at Saddlehorn Campground
Photo: NPS Photo / Arlene Jackson
About
All Saddlehorn Campground reservations, including same day, MUST be made online at www.recreation.gov. The campground is 4 miles from the west (Fruita) entrance. It is located in an area of Utah juniper and pinyon trees. Sites cost $22 a night, plus entry fee to Monument. One loop is open year-round. There are flush toilets, but no hookups or dump station. Each site has a picnic table and charcoal grill, no wood fires allowed. Max length is 40 feet for RVs, including both trailer and tow vehicle.
Campsites
Location
Saddlehorn Loop Road
Fruita, CO 81521
Fees
Hours
A-Loop is open from April 1 to October 29. B-Loop is open year-round. C-Loop is open from May 1 to October 20, weather dependent. Campsites can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Reservations
Loop C closes for the season on 10/9/25 and Loop A closes for the season on 10/15/25. Loop A will remain on a day of reservation basis for the summer. Loop B is open year-round. Outer loop sites are reservable 6 months in advance, inner loop sites are reservable 2 weeks in advance. C Loop sites 52-69 are reservable on a day of basis, while sites 70-80 are reservable up to two weeks in advance. All day-of reservation sites open at 8AM mountain time on the day of. Check in anytime, checkout is at 11 am. Reservations can be made via www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Make a Reservation →Directions
Saddlehorn Campground is located near the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, four miles from the west entrance (near Fruita, CO).
Weather
Spring - Daytime high temperatures 70-85 F (21-30 C), nighttime low temperature 30-50 F (-1 - +10 C). Summer - Daytime high temperatures can reach 100 F (38 C), afternoon thunderstorms common. Fall - Similar to spring temperatures, sudden changes in weather common. Snow can occur in October. Winter - Daytime highs vary from 10 - 45 F (-12 - +7 C). Snow common, patches of snow and ice stay around most of the winter.
Accessibility
Two campsites has access via cement trail and pad around picnic table. Paved access from site to restroom.
Free 24 hour WiFi is available at the visitor center.
Cell phone service can be intermittent depending on the service provider.
Charcoal fires in grates permitted. Camp stoves are permitted. Wood fires are not permitted. On rare occasions fire bans will limit or ban charcoal fires.
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Campsites are primarily designed for tent camping and small RVs.
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RV dump station and water filling are available outside the park, at the Fruita Welcome Center by I-70 exit 19.
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Campground loop road is paved and mostly level. One campsite in loop A is paved for wheel chair access. One campsite in Loop C is accessible. Restrooms are accessible.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Limited Development Campground