Campground · CO
Penitente Canyon Campground
Booking is hardest here in May (6/10) and easiest in March (2/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 6 tent-only sites
- 11 RV sites
- Max RV length 25 ft
Activities: BACKPACKING, AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BIRDING, CAMPING, CLIMBING, DAY USE AREA, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING, INFORMATION SITE, MOUNTAIN BIKING, MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PICNICKING, ROCK CLIMBING, SCENIC DRIVE, STAR GAZING, WILDLIFE VIEWING