East Ridge Campground
City Park
Write a Review County Rd. 389B Canon City, CO 81212 719-269-9028 719-269-9011 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.4648, -105.2934
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Overview of East Ridge Campground
Campsites are reservable from April 1 - Oct. 31 and first-come, first-served the remainder of the year.
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by Walk_And_Wander on 6/19/2023
Longest RV Reported: 39 feet (Class A)
Reported by Mike and Deb on 6/15/2022
Number of Sites 23
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 6,824 ft / 2,079 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about East Ridge Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 719-269-9028
pentti asked on 5/28/2023
Where is closest potable rv water fill from East Ridge campground?
hummingbird asked on 4/18/2022
Does anyone know if Royal Gorge East Ridge Campground open in late October? Thanks!
Yayangang asked on 1/31/2021
Do they now charge a fee at Royal Gorge East Ridge Campground?
Reviews of East Ridge Campground 44 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/19/2023
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Last reported 5/11/2022
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Last reported 2/7/2021
“Nice little campground in a good loaction but campsites are close to each other and noise can be an issue.”
Reviewed 6/19/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 23 |
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I stayed a couple of nights here while exploring the area. Overall this is a nice little campground in a good location. The campground appears to be maintained well and the fire pits are well done in my opinion. The sites are packed in a little close and noise from other campers can definitely be an issue here. I stayed in site 23, ... more
I stayed a couple of nights here while exploring the area. Overall this is a nice little campground in a good location. The campground appears to be maintained well and the fire pits are well done in my opinion. The sites are packed in a little close and noise from other campers can definitely be an issue here.
I stayed in site 23, which I highly recommend since it seems to be more secluded than most. You won't see your neighbors, although you will hear them. There are several trails right near this site which are enjoyable to explore.
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Walk_And_Wander would stay here again
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“Great Campground With Lots Of Hiking ”
Reviewed 4/20/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
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We stayed here three nights, arrived on Monday and for our first two nights only 1-2 other campers which the host said was pretty typical this time of year for early in the week. Wednesday night saw a few more people, but still only 5-6 in the whole CG. Stayed in site 5 which we had no problem fitting out 32ft fifth wheel in- a littl... more
We stayed here three nights, arrived on Monday and for our first two nights only 1-2 other campers which the host said was pretty typical this time of year for early in the week. Wednesday night saw a few more people, but still only 5-6 in the whole CG.
Stayed in site 5 which we had no problem fitting out 32ft fifth wheel in- a little bit of a steeper approach but pretty level at the top. You could probably bring a bigger rig in, but leveling up will get harder the longer you are. Site 3 was probably a better site for mid sized trailer/rig (we would have fit no problem), it was much flatter overall.
Great hiking/biking straight from camp. Great views from campsite. Very windy, not sure if that is all the time or just our luck. No water or hookups. Would stay here again, but bring our bikes next time!
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camper-743153 would stay here again
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“Amazing views and quiet”
Reviewed 10/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
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Such a great little campground with beautiful views. Close to the Royal Gorge Bridge and hiking/biking trails. We really enjoyed our stay! Be sure to check out the local Brewery and Pizza Madness 😄
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Justine & Scott's Adventures would stay here again
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“Views, Hiking, Royal Gorge. Great Experience!”
Reviewed 7/14/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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Arrived on a Tuesday, stayed two nights. Hot days cool nights. Great trails with super views. Camp host was very friendly and helpful. Stayed in site 7 and had a perfect view of the July Buck Supermoom. Had a fun day at Royal Gorge, which is very dog friendly. The campground is easily accessible and the site was a nice size for our 21’... more
Arrived on a Tuesday, stayed two nights. Hot days cool nights. Great trails with super views. Camp host was very friendly and helpful. Stayed in site 7 and had a perfect view of the July Buck Supermoom. Had a fun day at Royal Gorge, which is very dog friendly. The campground is easily accessible and the site was a nice size for our 21’ trailer with a nice stone stepped fire ring.
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lululovesthetrail would stay here again
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“Beautiful park, limited sites for larger coaches”
Reviewed 6/15/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 39' (Class A) |
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We have a Monaco Knight 38PDQ. Getting up the mountain on county 3A was tight, but doable. The last 1/2 mile on F30 is a "little" rough so take it slow. In the loop for RVs there are 7 sites, all overlooking a beautiful valley. In the distance you can see Canon City which is really pretty at night. For coaches our size or larger... more
We have a Monaco Knight 38PDQ. Getting up the mountain on county 3A was tight, but doable. The last 1/2 mile on F30 is a "little" rough so take it slow. In the loop for RVs there are 7 sites, all overlooking a beautiful valley. In the distance you can see Canon City which is really pretty at night.
For coaches our size or larger I strongly recommend site 5. There is a ramp upward but it becomes flat enough at the top to level up. We nosed in to have more wheelbase on the level section, and to really enjoy the view out the front window. Although we could also have leveled in sites 1 and 3 as well.
We had to say we had slides on one side only to reserve the site, however we saw right away that we could open all four slides and still walk around our rig.
There is good spacing between the sites with both trees and natural vegetation for privacy. We faced mostly east/west and had perfect solar to top off our battery bank every day. We put our Starlink antenna a ways in front of the coach and it shows no obstructions.
Shay, our camp host, is really terrific. She showed us that there is potable water available near the Canon City Visitor Center. We appreciate this as we can have our tank topped off before heading to our next boondocking location. We got our current water at the Poncha Springs Visitor Center and had to wait 1.5 hours for locals to fill large tanks in the back of their pickups.
If you hike or mountain bike there are several long trails that vary from moderate to difficult. I found the intermediate trails great hiking.
Locally there is the Royal Gorge suspension bridge, the Skyline drive, the Royal Gorge Route Train, museums, a large off-leash dog park, and all the standard amenities a medium sized town will have.
Highway 50 from Poncha Springs and Salida is a handful and requires your full attention (too bad because it is so ruggedly beautiful!). You should really have a dash cam to get the full experience later.
We normally don't pay for BLM, but this place is quiet and special and worth it to us. It is a real blessing to be back on a solid crushed rock base after weeks of sand and silt.
We would come back.
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Mike and Deb would stay here again
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“Great views ”
Reviewed 5/11/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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Reservations needed starting May 1. Arrived to find out reservations are now needed. We did get a site but wanted to stay a couple days but because of a bike race the place was booked up. Great campground with great views. Very clean sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Pit toilets were very clean and apparently cleaned every day. ... more
Reservations needed starting May 1. Arrived to find out reservations are now needed. We did get a site but wanted to stay a couple days but because of a bike race the place was booked up. Great campground with great views. Very clean sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Pit toilets were very clean and apparently cleaned every day. Saw lots of deer with some only 20 feet from our site. Camp host family was super and very friendly. Highly recommend this camp ground.
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Willie would stay here again
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“Beautiful Small Close to Royal Gorge”
Reviewed 3/28/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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So we blew it. Twice. But since it’s in the off season it doesn’t seem to have been a problem. We selected our site and got set up on site 13. It was one if the larger sites and fit out 26’ MicroLite perfectly. We filled out the registration form and deposited our fee as instructed on the form. Then we discovered we had paid with a... more
So we blew it. Twice. But since it’s in the off season it doesn’t seem to have been a problem. We selected our site and got set up on site 13. It was one if the larger sites and fit out 26’ MicroLite perfectly. We filled out the registration form and deposited our fee as instructed on the form. Then we discovered we had paid with a check and they want CASH ONLY and the site we selected was tent only. There was no host on premise as it’s still March. All of the RV sites were taken by tenters but, as I said before, we fit perfectly in this site. We arrived on a Saturday morning and t camp was nearly full but was nearly empty on Sunday afternoon. Alcohol is not permitted in camp however there was a very large group who were up until the wee hours partying. They had a huge trash bag of beer cans for the dumpster the next day. They were quite but they’re music was loud. I assume had their been a host on site that wouldn’t have happened. There is a 1 mile loop trail that goes to the Gorge and other biking/hiking trails here. It’s a short drive to Cañon City. We would definitely stay here again.
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Beck Trekkin would stay here again
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“Beautiful views, great trails, tidy campground, friendly host”
Reviewed 10/21/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
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This little gem was not on our radar and we camp along the front range a fair bit. Site 7 might be the best in terms of separation (you have no neighbors on one side.) Seven and the adjacent sites sit on a ridge and have spectacular views, but are subject to windy conditions. It wasn't bad when we where there. The fire pits are sunken ... more
This little gem was not on our radar and we camp along the front range a fair bit. Site 7 might be the best in terms of separation (you have no neighbors on one side.) Seven and the adjacent sites sit on a ridge and have spectacular views, but are subject to windy conditions. It wasn't bad when we where there. The fire pits are sunken which provides privacy and a wind break. We picked this area based on the weather map. Most of the front range was pretty chilly, but we found 75 degree days and bright blue skies here. We arrived on a Saturday mid-day in October and had several choices of sites.
No water. Bring plenty, it's dry.
The vault toilet and camp sites are well kept by an attentive host.
One point off for noise. The quiet hours are 8am-10pm which is fine when you're talking about campfire parties, but I think generator hours should be more limited. Maybe 9am-Dusk. Our quiet morning coffee and campfire evenings were a little spoiled by generator noise.
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“Awesome spot for camping with toddlers!!”
Reviewed 9/12/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 23 |
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I took my 3 1/2 year old here for her first camping adventure and we had a great time! It was easy to find and the dirt road is well kept. We found a great spot on a Saturday around noon and it was a perfect distance away from everything. It's about 5 minutes (1.2 mi) from the Royal Gorge bridge and about 4 mi from food, ice cream, or ... more
I took my 3 1/2 year old here for her first camping adventure and we had a great time! It was easy to find and the dirt road is well kept. We found a great spot on a Saturday around noon and it was a perfect distance away from everything. It's about 5 minutes (1.2 mi) from the Royal Gorge bridge and about 4 mi from food, ice cream, or souvenirs. The only thing I wish was around the area is a body of water or a river. It was very hot and it would have been nice to be able to cool off a bit.
The campsite was clean and level, and my daughter was able to run around and play without me having to worry at all. There was a trail right behind the site that we were able to walk down and explore as well.
All the sites are pretty tight together and I was able to hear other campers conversations. That was one downfall.
I would recommend this spot to anyone with a smaller rig or tent set up. It would definitely be a tight squeeze for a fifth wheel or RV.
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Hefe would stay here again
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“Seclusion at 6860 ft. ”
Reviewed 7/22/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | South loop 1 |
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I wonderful small camp ground. Not crowded at all plenty of space between sites. Even if camp ground was full still have your privacy. Views are wide open in every direction.
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Bstonsox would stay here again
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“one of a number of promising sites in Canon City area”
Reviewed 4/25/2019
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It's only one of several promising sites near Canon City, many free. Check out https://royalgorgeregion.com/canon-city-area-campground-map/
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noted 4/17/2022
Looks like this campground now uses an online reservation system: https://www.canoncity.org/515/Campgrounds
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Amenities
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- dry camping
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- recreation trail
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- fire ring
- picnic table
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- restrooms: vault
- trash
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