BLM•Cañon City, CO•10.5h from Austin

The Bank Campground — BLM Royal Gorge

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$15–20/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Mar–Nov

Reservations

Recreation.gov

Highlights

▶ Gold Belt National Scenic Byway staging; world-class sport climbing at Shelf Road just up the canyon
▶ Historic gold rush country — Cripple Creek, Victor, and Florence mine ruins within 30 min
▶ Garden Park Fossil Area and Royal Gorge Bridge day trips nearby; BLM canyon character unique in SE Colorado

Planning Notes

Paved Gold Belt Byway access; pull-through sites available. Rock-climbing crowd dominates weekends. Cell service limited. Cañon City (15 mi) for full resupply.

Contact: (719) 269-8500

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.