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The Bank Campground

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Upcoming Availability

11 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

None

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Mon, Jul 27

None

available

Tue, Jul 28

None

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Wed, Jul 29

22

sites

Thu, Jul 30

22

sites

Fri, Jul 31

19

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Sat, Aug 1

18

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Sun, Aug 2

21

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Mon, Aug 3

22

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Tue, Aug 4

22

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Wed, Aug 5

22

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Thu, Aug 6

22

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Fri, Aug 7

22

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Sat, Aug 8

21

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Approximately 15 miles north of Cañon City, Colorado, The Bank Campground overlooks Shelf Road and is located at an approximate elevation of 6890 feet. The dirt road leading to The Bank campground is steep and rough. 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.

reservation Window

30 Days

max Concurrent Stay

2 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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. 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. Many sites are designed for tent or van camping. Large camp trailers and RVs that can manage the steep access road are accommodated with some pull-through sites in B-Loop. 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 piñon pine and juniper vegetation, enhance the dramatic vistas and a picturesque camping environment.

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.

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

Important notices

The dirt road leading to the campground is steep and rough, please travel with caution. Large trailers and RVs are not advised.
There are no hookup services, no trash collection services and no potable water.
Bring your own drinking water.
Maximum length of stay is 14 days.

More at Shelf Road Sites

Other tracked campgrounds from the same park or area.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Sand Gulch Campground

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0.8 mi

Spillway Campground

PSICC

23.3 mi

Cove Campground

PSICC

23.3 mi

Springer Gulch

PSICC

23.3 mi

Blue Mountain

PSICC

24.2 mi

Riverside (Co)

PSICC

24.7 mi

Common questions

Is The Bank Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 11 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 29. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book The Bank Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How far in advance can I book?

Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 30 Days for this campground.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.