Penitente Canyon Campground
Center, Colorado · 7,913 ft · In Penitente Canyon
Photos: Stewart Green
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,913 ft (2,412 m)7,913 ft2,412 m
Loops1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Campfires allowed
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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About
Overview
The canyonlands of Penitente Canyon offer a blend of peaceful surroundings and diverse recreation opportunities less than 10 miles from a major highway. Although the BLM manages the 4,552-acre Penitente Canyon primarily for rock climbers, the area also offers opportunities for heritage tourists, mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians.
Recreation
Penitente Canyon Recreation Area is a destination known for its world-class sport rock-climbing routes and its extensive singletrack trail system, mainly used by mountain bikers and hikers. The area is rich in both natural and cultural history, making it ideal for heritage tourists interested in the Old Spanish Trail and early American frontiersmen, as well as wildlife watchers and photographers.
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Penitente Canyon Campground: FCC map Sep 2026
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 42% chance of rain54°30°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain56°29°
- FriSunny57°32°
- SatSunny60°37°
- SunMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain59°37°
Nearby camping
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Poso Campground
Public Land · 9.3 mi · Center
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Dispersed camping nearby
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- 12 mi
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- 12 mi
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Location and contact
Data from BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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