Campground · CO
SADDLEHORN CAMPGROUND
CO · Colorado National Monument
SADDLEHORN CAMPGROUND is generally easy to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (4/10) and eases to its lowest in January (1/10). 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
- 80 RV sites
- 3 accessible sites
- Max RV length 59 ft
Activities: AMPHITHEATER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, CAMPING, BIRDING, SCENIC DRIVE, STAR GAZING, RANGER STATION, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, HORSEBACK RIDING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ROCK CLIMBING, BIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PHOTOGRAPHY
How much does it cost to camp at Saddlehorn Campground?
The camping fee is $22.00 per night per site. This is in addition to the entrance fee to Colorado National Monument. You may pay the fee upon arrival or in advance. Colorado National Monument also honors valid America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands annual or lifetime (interagency) passes (e.g., Senior, 4th Grade, Military, etc.),. Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount for the camping fee (you must enter a valid pass numner at the time you book and must preset it to campground staff). You may purchase the passes upon arrival at either entrance station during Operating Hours.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.