State: Colorado
Open: Year round unless closed by snow
Number of Sites: 25
Free: No
About: Penitente Canyon Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) is an Internationally recognized climbing area, offering more than 300 incredible sport climbing routes. South-facing routes can be climbed year-round within the SRMA. Numerous Trails are also available for your enjoyment within Penitente Canyon SRMA. Brochure & map.
Fees: Single sites $5, group sites $15 (2011)
Usage: Medium
Water: Drinking water during the summer
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Restrictions:
-No New Bolting!
-No firewood cutting or gathering.
-Checkout time is 12:00 noon.
-Horses are not allowed inside the campground.
-No shooting in the campground, including the
area surrounding the pump house.
-Dogs must be on a leash and under control at all times.
Closest Town: La Garita
Directions: From Highway 285 turn west on county road G, travel about 6 miles to La Garita (County Road G) follow County Road 38A until you see the Penitente Canyon turn off on your right, less than a mile. From Del Norte travel northwest on highway 112 to road 38A turn north, stay on 38 A until you see signs for Penitente Canyon., about 8 miles.