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Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA

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Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA, near Canon City, Colorado, is a vibrant campground that caters to families and outdoor lovers alike. With a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and cozy cabins, it’s designed to accommodate various camping styles while providing a welcoming atmosphere.

This campground boasts clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of adventure. Many campers have highlighted the beautiful views and the friendly staff, making it a pleasant place to unwind. As one happy camper put it, “Pleasantly surprised. Top notch campground.”

For those looking to stretch their legs, there’s a great walking path that’s perfect for dog owners and families. The campground is also just a few miles from the Royal Gorge Bridge, offering easy access to stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Kids will love the playground and mini-golf, ensuring everyone has something to keep them entertained.

While some guests mentioned that the sites can be a bit close together, the overall vibe is friendly and accommodating. Whether you’re stopping for a night or planning a longer stay, Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA provides a great base for exploring the natural beauty of Colorado.

Fee Info

Adults 18+, Kids 8-17, Free 0-7

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Location

Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA is located in Colorado

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Directions

From Hwy 50, 8 miles west of Canon City: Take Royal Gorge Exit 1/4 mile south.

Address

559 CR 3A
Canon City, CO 81215

Coordinates

38.48995361 N
105.32867375 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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18 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 24, 2022

A pleasant surprise

Really nice. Beautiful views and a great walking path for my dog. I could have gone for miles. People are super friendly and it’s clean! Close to hiking. Well worth the visit

Sitepatio
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Rowan B., September 24, 2022
  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Rowan B., September 24, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 8, 2022

Great

We’ll accommodated

SiteJ4
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed May. 30, 2022

KOA Royal Gorge

Large KOA. Always great bathrooms and showers. 1st campsite was full of fire ants but we were able to move to 109 with electric for our tent. Lots of great stuff for kids. Slide, playground, mini golf. Just a few miles from RG Bridge. The camp store is fully stocked!

Site109
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 16, 2022

Great area

Nice area with lots of activities to keep the family busy. The spots are little close together and you don’t get to choose your spot.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2021

Needs a Refresh

A majority of the camp sites need a refresh… trees, patios, landscaping. Restrooms were clean and somewhat updated, but the showers need a total reno. Place appears to be maintained, but could use a total refresh.

Siten/a
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Apr. 8, 2021

Ok for overnight

This campground is situated on the road to Royal Gorge, so there's that convenience. It looked like they had a lot of seasonal activities that were closed when we were there in October. 

 This is a typical KOA(or any commercial campground). Sites are close together. We were placed near the bathroom, which was fine. There was plenty of lighting at night! Staff was friendly. The girl that checked us in couldn't recommend an area restaurant, but finally told me she goes to Muggs a lot. The guy in the golf cart who took us to our site was VERY nice! 

The bathrooms were only ok. Everything looked clean except for the shower curtains, which were filthy. We camped at Royal Gorge/ Canon City KOA Holiday in a Travel Trailer

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2020

A perfectly adequate place to reload before your next adventure

This KOA journey has a friendly and helpful staff, and offers all of the bare essentials so you can get ready for your next stop. The campground is 8 miles from Cañon City and 4 miles from Royal Gorge.

Sites are a mix of dirt and gravel and as with much of the desert, you should expect it to be very dusty. Our site was very close to our neighbor and in combination with the high winds during our visit, we didn’t spend much time outside. Full hookups are conveniently located and offer water/sewer and 30/50amp service.

The campground has propane refills available on site. The staff was kind enough to let us drop off our tanks and they brought them back to us once someone was available to fill them. The laundry is open 24 hours. There are (4) washers and (4) dryers available at a cost of $2 per load. There is no change machine, so bring your own quarters or stop in the office and the staff can help you with exchanging some small bills.

  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Jason F., October 15, 2020
  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Jason F., October 15, 2020
  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Jason F., October 15, 2020
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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2020

Great place to spend a day or 2

We stopped here on a last minute reservation.. staff helped us from start to finish to make our stay a good one.. Our site had a patio and lawn furniture.. plenty of space. Royal Gorge is a fun attraction and if you venture out there are other attractions during season. We did drive the Skyline Drive road.. kinda fun. The Covid scare had a lot of normal activities muted but I suspect next year will be back to full activities in the area. The store is well stocked and the showers are very clean. Propane on site if needed

  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by John F., October 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by John F., October 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by John F., October 7, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 19, 2020

Cañon City, Colorado KOA

Very nice campground, friendly staff, clean facilities. The site we got had our door facing another camper's door and our picnic tables were next to eachother, so we didn't spend much time hanging out outside. Their store sells pizza and wings and is stocked with many essentials. The Sunday we were there they had $3 all you can eat pancakes for breakfast.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Shelby S., September 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Shelby S., September 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Shelby S., September 19, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020

KOA

I've got a slide in camper was given a tent site in the far back corner of the campground. Staff was AMAZING...they'de give my wife rides to the pool and were extremely courteous and friendly. Going back next weekend.

  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Troy , August 27, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 16, 2020

Great location

Very clean and plenty of spaces. A bit understaffed, but they do their best to prioritize tasks and keep the facility well maintained.

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2019

Beautiful location

Tent sites are on the hill and have lovely views. The tent pads are pretty small though. They are great for 1-2 people, but we are a family traveling with pets, so we have a larger tent. Nice community feel. Lots for kids to do. Close to rafting, Royal Gorge and other attractions.

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2019

A barren, muddy KOA

We arrived after the rain, and the sites had gravel streams pouring through them. The wi-fi was TERRIBLE. Showers clean.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

Family & pet friendly, good location, and lots of fun activities

Campground had lots of RV sites and fewer tent sites but nice tent sites. Beautiful views of the mountains and close to many of the rafting companies and other local attractions as well as to the Royal Gorge bridge ans hiking. Staff were very friendly. We were there for a few, big, afternoon thunderstorms, one of which caused a little flooding around the office. Tent sites are on slight hill so no flooding but lots of little rivers running through our campsite. We would stay here again- the kids loved thr go-karting, mini-golf and giant slide. There is also a pool onsight which we did not use.

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2018

Fire Ban

Camped at Royal Gorge KOA for 1 night, June 23rd. Very easy to find and check in. Staff was very friendly. Fire ban, so no fire-pizza delivery to our campsite was a plus! Showers and toilets were functional, but not the best. Our site, 1K, was not marked and at the top of the loop which allowed for a quieter camping experience than other sites. Free pancake breakfast on Sunday was a plus as well!

  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Glenna L., June 28, 2018
  • Review photo of Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA by Glenna L., June 28, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA?

    Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA?

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

  • Does Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Royal Gorge-Canon City KOA?

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