Bureau of Land Management maintains Ledges Rockhouse Campground on public land near the river, requiring a walk-in approach down a dirt road. The campground provides vault toilets that reviewers consistently describe as exceptionally clean and well-stocked with supplies. Sites accommodate big rigs and include picnic tables, though fire rings and grills vary by location.
Campers report good trout fishing when river conditions are clear, with some locals catching catfish as well. The area attracts wildlife including bears and mountain lions, according to recent visitor accounts. Two covered picnic tables near the boat launch offer shelter for meal preparation. Mosquitoes can be problematic during evening and morning hours, though burning pinion pine helps deter them.
Description
Rock House campground has 12 campsites for RV and tents, a few cabanas, picnic tables, grills, toilets, and hand-carry boat ramps. No drinking water or trash services. This campground is located in groves of cottonwoods along the San Miguel River. The river in this section flows over sandstone bedrock where rock ledges form large holes creating rapids during high water.
Fee Info
Campsite is $5.00 - $20.00 per night.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLedges Rockhouse Campground is located in Colorado near Norwood
Directions
From Naturita, go about 2 miles east on CO 141 to CR 90 on the left (north). Go north 1.1 miles on CR 90 toward the power plant. At the “Y” near the power plant, keep right on CR 90 toward Montrose. Go another 6.8 miles to the bridge over the San Miguel River (unsigned). Immediately after crossing the bridge, turn hard right onto the unsigned road that parallels the river. Rock House campground is about 3 miles from the bridge.
Coordinates
38.23529099868788 N
108.36888410367757 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 8 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 2 hrs 56 min from Farmington, NM
- 5 hrs 4 min from Pueblo, CO
- 5 hrs 25 min from Colorado Springs, CO










