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Sand Gulch Campground

CO · Shelf Road Sites

Sand Gulch Campground is generally easy to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in January (5/10) and eases to its lowest in August (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan5
  2. Feb4
  3. Mar3
  4. Apr3
  5. May2
  6. Jun2
  7. Jul2
  8. Aug1
  9. Sep2
  10. Oct3
  11. Nov3
  12. Dec4
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (January), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

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.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 31 RV sites
  • 1 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 99 ft

Activities: BIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, ROCK CLIMBING, SCENIC DRIVE, HIKING, CAMPING, BIRDING, BACKPACKING, PHOTOGRAPHY

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Sand Gulch Campground?

Individual Sites: $20 per night. Group sites: $40 per night. There is an $8 non-refundable reservation fee for each reservation.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is