The Bank Campground
Shelf Road Sites — riverside, hiking
Location: Canon City , CO, CO
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (72 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Open year-round; visitors come for the spectacular rock climbing adjacent to the campground. 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 campground is very rough and not recommended for large RVs and travel trailers.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/the-bank-campground to be notified when sites open up.
The Bank Campground offers spectacular rock climbing access at nearby Shelf Road with year-round operation and well-maintained facilities. Reviewers praise the amazing views from A-Loop campsites and appreciate the dry location that prevents mosquitos.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep and Mule Deer present; also Western Coachwhip and Crotalus viridis (prairie rattlesnake) in the area. Biting flies and gnats reported as thick during mid-day to 7pm by campers.
Insider tips for The Bank Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Choose B-Loop for larger camping spaces and concrete picnic tables Rough dirt road not suitable for large RVs and travel trailers Plan activities outside mid-day to 7pm window to avoid peak biting fly activity
Skip The Bank Campground if: You have a large RV or travel trailer — rough access road not recommended. You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're sensitive to biting flies and gnats — reported as thick during certain hours. You're concerned about cliff-edge safety — one reviewer reported inadequate warning signs or fences near drop-offs.
Best time to visit The Bank Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; dry conditions reduce mosquito issues.
Nearby campgrounds: Sand Gulch Campground (Canon City, CO), The Crags (Divide, CO), Spillway Campground (Lake George, CO), Cove Campground (Lake George, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at The Bank Campground
Cell signal at The Bank Campground (Canon City , CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Open year-round; visitors come for the spectacular rock climbing adjacent to the campground. 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 campground is very rough and not recommended for large RVs and travel trailers.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Choose B-Loop for larger camping spaces and concrete picnic tables
Rough dirt road not suitable for large RVs and travel trailers
Plan activities outside mid-day to 7pm window to avoid peak biting fly activity
Campground operates year-round; dry conditions reduce mosquito issues
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 50 in Cañon 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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shelf Road Sites fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Shelf Road Sites before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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