Penitente Canyon Campground
Its 17 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Penitente Canyon Campground is a BLM campground near Saguache, Colorado.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 4Mountain Biker at Penitente Canyon. Photo: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- BLM
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Getting a site
- Managed by
- BLM
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: gis.blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 17
- Tent sites
- 4
- Group sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
17 sites. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 1 |
| 2 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 2 |
| 3 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 3 |
| 4 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 4 |
| 5 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 5 |
| 6 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 6 |
| 7 | Main Loop | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 7 |
| 8 | Main Loop | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 8 |
| 9 | Main Loop | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 9 |
| 10 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 10 |
| 11 | Main Loop | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 11 |
| 12 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 12 |
| 13 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 13 |
| 14 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 14 |
| 15 | Main Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 15 |
| Group Site 1 | Main Loop | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Group Site 1 |
| Group Site 2 | Main Loop | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site Group Site 2 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,915 ft
37.8418, -106.2800 in Saguache. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Penitente Canyon Campground?
Sites at Penitente Canyon Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/261713).
How many campsites does Penitente Canyon Campground have?
Penitente Canyon Campground has 17 campsites, including 4 tent sites and 2 group sites.
Does Penitente Canyon Campground have RV hookups?
No. Penitente Canyon Campground has no hookups.
Are dogs allowed at Penitente Canyon Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Penitente Canyon Campground.
Who manages Penitente Canyon Campground?
Penitente Canyon Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Around Penitente Canyon Campground
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
- Sites
- 11
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Saguache and campgrounds in Saguache.
Sources
- gis.blm.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)