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East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge

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East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge, near Canon City, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying some outdoor activities. With designated sites that offer a mix of privacy and community, it’s a great place to set up camp and unwind.

This campground is known for its beautiful surroundings, where you might catch a glimpse of mule deer wandering through at dusk. Visitors have praised the clean facilities, including vault toilets, and the well-maintained sites that come with fire rings and picnic tables, perfect for evening gatherings. One camper noted, “There are other campers but it is lovely, clean and beautiful.”

For adventure seekers, the nearby Royal Gorge offers thrilling white-water rafting opportunities, and there are plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails to explore. As one happy camper mentioned, “We white water rafted the Arkansas River which was tier 1.” Plus, if you need supplies, Canon City is just a short drive away, making it easy to stock up on essentials.

While the campground doesn’t have water hookups or showers, the peaceful atmosphere and stunning views make it a worthwhile destination. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a longer stay, East Ridge Campground is a solid choice for enjoying the great outdoors.

Description

Municipal

From this little-known campsite area in the Royal Gorge Park, you’ll be treated to views of Cañon City and the surrounding parks area. New, updated sites are operated by the City of Cañon City. Vault toilets, fire rings, some picnic tables, no water. Approximately 12 sites located 20 minutes west of Cañon City. Open year-round.

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East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

38.46521268 N
105.2921244 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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13 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2024

Great Campsite!

My partner and I really enjoyed this campsite and the surrounding area. We got site 23 and IMO it’s the best spot with the most privacy. Other spots were a bit crowded and close together. Highly recommend camping here, enjoy the trails nearby by foot or mtn bike. We white water rafted the Arkansas River which was tier 1. Also, restaurants are nearby about 10 minutes. We recommend whitewater bar and grill.

We went end of May. We would not camp here much later than that as it starts to get very hot.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Brenna M., June 3, 2024
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Brenna M., June 3, 2024
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Brenna M., June 3, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 2, 2023

Nice campground

Tucked away and very nice campground close to the Royal Gorge and Canon City if you need to get camping supplies. Get water and ice at the filling station by the Goodwill store for a great price.

SiteTent site 14
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2023

Quiet, clean, beautiful

There are toilets but no showers. There are mule deer wandering through at dusk. The sounds of crickets and gentle breezes will help you sleep soundly. There are other campers but it is lovely, clean and beautiful.

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Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2022

Pricey but beautiful

This campground used to be free when I first found it years ago while visiting the Royal Gorge. Since the city has invested money into fixing up the campsites with fire rings, tent pads, and what seems to be pretty good county road maintenance, it’s definitely understandable why they charge a fee.

No water is available. There are vault toilets.

There are NO bear boxes.

Rules worth nothing (according to the sign upon entering camp):

  1. no alcohol (that didn’t seem to stop anyone from enjoying themselves at their site)
  2. You can only stay for 72 hours per visit unless otherwise noted.

There’s lots of hiking and mountain bike trails near the campground, which brought lots of mellow mtb riders in during my stay.

Because of the rules/amenities, i felt the price was a little steep as others have mentioned. However it is clean, close enough to Cañon city that you can go to town if needed, but far enough away to “unplug” from the world in a beautiful location. Overall I’d recommend visiting this campsite! I’ll happily return.

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Month of VisitOctober
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  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Staci W., October 23, 2022
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Staci W., October 23, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 28, 2022

A gooden

Cañon city view and rock climbing minutes away.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by B S., September 28, 2022
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by B S., September 28, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2022

Great time

Had a great weekend camping trip. Facilities were well maintained, and the camp host was great, stopping in to let us know about the weather for the night. One thing to note is you can make reservations here through campspot.com

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Josh G., June 24, 2022
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Josh G., June 24, 2022
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Josh G., June 24, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 19, 2022

Super cool spot near the park

Cool place the reservation super weird on a website I’ve never used having to track down the host to pay and make sure the spot I wanted was open 

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Jacob B., June 19, 2022
  • sky line drive just south of the camp
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  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Jacob B., June 19, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2022

Little sweet spot.

Lovely view. Little windy and smoky this season. Several levels spots. Bird song. Big pinions. You can bike up here.

Site1
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Diane  S., June 17, 2022
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2021

Love it here!!

We were looking for a great primitive campsite and found it here. Planned on just staying overnight but a change of plans allowed us to stay throughout the next day and I found some great trails with some amazing views.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Dustin S., November 11, 2021
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Dustin S., November 11, 2021
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Dustin S., November 11, 2021
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2021

Wonderful view and wildlife

Was the only camper here for 2 days. Lots of mule deer. Very clean sites with views to the east. Sunken fire pits with grills. About 10 spots for RVs and 20 for tents. Great for rockhounding! Lots of orange granite and feldspar, opaque quartz. The Royal Gorge is beautifully metamorphic. My kids rode the train. Watch your dogs for cactus thorns.

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Debra W., November 11, 2021
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  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Debra W., November 11, 2021
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2021

Great Spot!

Great views, only minutes from the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and about 15-20 minutes from shopping/food in Canon City. We camped in November so it was very quiet and even during the weekend we had two spots beside us that stayed empty. Would definitely come back!

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Carmen , November 7, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 13, 2021

Nice stop over

Looking for somewhere to camp later in the evening on a Sunday. This city campsite looks pretty new. They have level pads engineered for tents and a metal picnic table. There is also a firepit with a grill.

Beautiful views and plenty of (short-ish) trees. A hiking trail starts in the campground which has a parking lot for day-use hikers.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Andrew B., September 13, 2021
  • Review photo of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge by Andrew B., September 13, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge?

    Camping at East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge can starts at $20.00.

  • What is the elevation of East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge?

    East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge is located at 6846 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at East Ridge Campground - Royal Gorge?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is fair.