Campground · CO
Penitente Canyon Campground
Penitente Canyon Campground is generally easy to book. Across the 9 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (6/10) and eases to its lowest in March (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
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 April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 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
How much does it cost to camp at Penitente Canyon Campground?
• Individual Sites = $11/night. • Group Tent Sites = $20/night. • 14 day max stay.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.