BLM
Shelf Road Dispersed
Canon City, CO
Open year-round (per published schedule) · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
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Pricing varies — check with the operator6,200 ft
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- Address:Canon City, CO
About
Dispersed camping near the Shelf Road rock climbing area. Limestone cliffs and pinon-juniper woodland. World-class sport climbing within walking distance of camp. The Bank, Cactus Cliff, and Dark Side crags are all accessible from dispersed sites.
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Amenities
Fire Rings
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Shelf Road Dispersed

Bank Horse Trail
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Difficulty: Easy0.4 mi89 ftelevation gain
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Sand Gulch Trail
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Difficulty: Easy0.2 mi66 ftelevation gain
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Bank Horse Trail
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Difficulty: Easy0.7 mi108 ftelevation gain
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Pioneer Pathway
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Difficulty: Easy0.7 mi62 ftelevation gain
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Sand Gulch Trail
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Difficulty: Easy0.4 mi230 ftelevation gain
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Sand Gulch Trail
Colorado
Difficulty: Easy0.1 mi23 ftelevation gain
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Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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