Map showing campground location near Victor, Colorado

Camper submitted image from BLM Shelf Road Banks and Sand Gulch Campgrounds

BLM Shelf Road Banks and Sand Gulch Campgrounds

SUMMARY PRESENTED BY

Rock climbers and hikers make up the bulk of visitors at Banks and Sand Gulch, two BLM campgrounds situated along Shelf Road outside Canon City, Colorado. Each of the 30-plus sites at both areas includes a picnic table and fire pit, with vault toilets placed at several points around the grounds. The access road is passable by standard passenger vehicles but runs rough in sections. Sand Gulch has noticeably less tree coverage than Banks, leaving those sites more exposed. Site fees run $7 for individual and $14 for group sites, with annual pass discounts accepted. The Sand Gulch Campground and Shelf Road Sites are among several nearby options for campers wanting a different layout or setting.

Check Availability Suggest an Edit

RV Road Trip Guides

The Loneliest Road Trip

The Loneliest Road Road Trip Segment: Pueblo to Delta

Pueblo to Delta: 3 Day Road Trip

Build Your Trip

Plan a TripAdd

Map & DirectionsBLM Shelf Road Banks and Sand Gulch Campgrounds is located in Colorado near Victor

Public Campground

Directions

The campgrounds are reached via Fremont County Road 9 (known as Shelf Road) approximately 12 miles north of Cañon City, CO

Coordinates

38.62438037 N
105.22300067 W

Open in Google Maps

Connectivity

Presented by

T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More

T-MobileLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 7 users
Last on 8/7/26
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 1 user
Last on 5/24/26
AT&T
No Coverage
Verified by 3 users
Last on 8/7/26

Connectivity

Presented by

T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More

T-MobileLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 7 users
Last on 8/7/26
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 1 user
Last on 5/24/26
AT&T
No Coverage
Verified by 3 users
Last on 8/7/26

Access

Have you camped here? Help us improve this campground page.

Add Access Type

Features

Have you camped here? Help us improve this campground page.

Add a Feature

Contact

General Info

Reservations

Make reservation

Drive Time

1 hr 4 min from Pueblo, CO
1 hr 25 min from Colorado Springs, CO
2 hrs 21 min from Denver, CO
2 hrs 44 min from Boulder, CO

2026 Explorer Giveaway

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Enter to Win

Reviews1 Camper Review - BLM Shelf Road Banks and Sand Gulch Campgrounds

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

5.0

out of 5

1 Review

Anthony P.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

Climbers paradise

About 35 minutes from Canon City, The Banks and sand gulch is a BLM run campsite with over 30 spots each. Spots are$7 for individual and$14 for group spots, they also accept annual park passes for a discount. There is a campground host as well as picnic tables and fire pits at each site. Vault toilets are located in a few spots around the campground.

Each spot has a different layout, some are much more private and others are exposed and wide open but some are large enough for trailers or RV’s, however the road leading up to the banks is not great. Passable by all passenger vehicles but it can get a bit bumpy. These sites and this area in general is very popular among rock climbers and hikers. Sand Gulch is a bit more exposed with little tree coverage.

There is also a beautiful drive that brings you to Cripple Creek on Shelf Road. We spent a few days out here and did some hiking and made the drive, it was well worth it.