Overview
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.
Location
Elevation
5,718 ft
Directions
Saddlehorn Campground is located near the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, four miles from the west entrance (near Fruita, CO).
Weather Notes
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.
RV Information
Up to 40 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 40 ft
Saddlehorn Campground Fee
There are two fees in order to camp at Saddlehorn. The entrance fee for the monument is $25 - good for 7 days. Camping fees are $22 per night. Maximum of 14 nights. Senior passes and Access passes have a camping fee of $11 per night. Loops A and B - Seven (7) person per site limit, three (3) tents per site, and two (2) vehicles per site. Loop C - Seven (7) person per site limit, three (3) tents per site, 1 vehicle, no trailers or large RVs.
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Loop A is open for the season and Loop C opens on 4/20/26. 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.
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