Penitente Canyon Campground

Overview

The canyonlands of Penitente Canyon offer a blend of peaceful surroundings and diverse recreation opportunities less than 10 miles from a major highway. Although the BLM manages the 4,552-acre Penitente Canyon primarily for rock climbers, the area also offers opportunities for heritage tourists, mountain bikers,…

Operator

BLM

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $11 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

719-852-7074

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Penitente Canyon Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Natural Arch TrailheadTrailhead · 5.7 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Great Divide Mountain Bike RouteBike ride · 2,766.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.4 mi from camp

  A long distance touring route from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Lookout MountainPeak · 8,468 ft · 12.6 mi from campShow on map
• Devils KnobPeak · 16.3 mi from campShow on map
• Hot SpringsHot spring · 29.7 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Promised LandClimbing · 18.6 mi from campShow on map
• Wolf Creek Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 38.0 mi from camp

  A ski area on Wolf Creek Pass in the San Juan Mountains near Pagosa Springs. AI-written

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked AI-written was drafted by an AI model from public data and may contain errors.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.