Established Camping
The Bank Campground
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
<strong>First-Come, First-Served, Back By Popular Demand!</strong> First-come, first-served will once again be available at The Bank Campground. We have installed a Remote Off-Grid Kiosk (ROK), that will accept credit card payments. A Loop has been converted to First-Come, First-Served only. B Loop will convert to First-Come, First-Served during the Summer months (June 15th - Aug 31st) and the Winter months, (Dec 1st - March 1st). The group sites will remain Reservation Only, all year around.
About
Bureau of Land Management
Shelf Road Sites
Overview
Open year-round; visitors come for the spectacular rock climbing adjacent to the campground. Approximately 15 miles north of Ca__on City, Colorado, The Bank Campground overlooks Shelf Road and is located at an approximate elevation of 6890 feet. The Bank has 33 campsites. The dirt road leading to the campground is very rough and not recommended for large RVs and travel trailers.____
Recreation
The Bank Campground offers easy access to the popular rock climbing area, Shelf Road. Climbers can access nearly 1000 bolted routes via the Cactus Cliff and Dark Side trails. A variety of other recreation opportunities easily accessed from the campground include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding as well as 4wd routes. In addition to campsites, The Bank Campground offers a day-use parking area for recreationalists.__
Facilities
The dirt road leading to The Bank campground is steep and rough. This 33-site campground was recently renovated and has 31 individual sites, 2 group sites, and 4 vault toilets. The individual sites are limited to 2 vehicles and 8 people. Group sites are limited to 4 vehicles and 20 people. Each campsite includes a parking space, a metal fire ring and a picnic table. The sites are small and designed for tent-camping. Large camp trailers and RVs are not advised. Drinking water, electric hook-ups and trash service are not available at The Bank Campground so please bring your own water and plan to take your trash with you when you leave. Bring your own firewood.__
Natural Features
The Bank Campground and the surrounding area is well known amongst rock climbers and outdoor enthusiasts for the long bands of limestone cliffs dominating the landscape. Stunning rock features paired with the pi__on pine and juniper vegetation, enhance the dramatic vistas and a picturesque camping environment.__
Nearby Attractions
The region around Shelf Road offers numerous attractions and recreation opportunities. Popular activities include visiting the Royal Gorge via the Royal Gorge Bridge, the Royal Gorge Train, hiking trails or a rafting trip with one of a number of river outfitters. The Arkansas River offers whitewater rafting as well as outstanding angling. There are numerous trails for all activities in the region as well as agricultural and heritage tours along the Gold Belt National Scenic Byway. The local communities offer a range of shopping and dining experiences.________ Visit the Royal Gorge Region web page for more information about local attractions:__ Explore - Royal Gorge Region: royalgorgeregion.com__
Fee Info
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TPoor
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
ScoutQuiet, Even on 4th of July Weekend
RAV4 was able to make it up the road to the campground without any issue. The road is bumpy in places but definitely not bad. Wide enough to easily navigate around bigger bumps. Campground itself was great. B loop sites are very well spaced apart with trees and bushes that made it so you didn’t feel on top of your neighbor. B loop sites are also large— we had a pull through spot with just the car and there was a nice grassy area to pitch our 2 small tents. Walked A loop and they are definitely smaller sites and closer together, although there are bigger trees and more shade. Some B loop sites had more shade than others. B29 had very little shade. Pit toilets were clean. The site says it when you book, but there are no dumpsters and no water. Bring plenty of water and pack out your trash. A guy a few sites down from us left two huge trash bags, pizza boxes, and plastic bottles all over his site for the next people to clean up. Don’t be that guy. Overall great campground d and would definitely recommend.
ScoutGreat open space
Very clean and open
ScoutGreat spot
Love this place. Easily accessible by most any vehicle. It is a paid site but can be reserved online for a reasonable price. I paid 50$ for 6 days. Mostly quiet and pretty empty when we were there only a few other campers the first day. Very clean and well maintained bathrooms are pit toilets but extremely clean. no water on site so pack plenty. Feels very safe we set up camp and left our stuff while we explored during the week nothing was touched. No noise or disturbance during the night either. Nothing but fresh mountain and the smell of pine with amazing views of the night sky and beautiful mountain canyon landscapes to see during sunrise. Right off the shelf road/phantom canyon loop of the gold belt tour. Close enough to canon city (bout a 20 min drive) so easy to get gas and supplies at local Walmart. Only down side is no trash receptacle so pack lots of trash bags and leave camp cleaner than you found it. Hard part is finding where to take all the trash you pack out.
Location
The Bank Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Highway 50 in Ca__on City, Take Dozier Avenue north following it as it turns west. At the four-way stop sign turn right on Field Avenue and follow it north until it turns into CR 9. In approximately 10 miles, continue straight and follow the sign for The Bank Campground. Campground is located approximately 1 mile up the rough dirt road.__
Coordinates
38.627976 N
105.225243 W