Openings · last 7 days
115
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 115 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-274414
When The Bank Campground reopens
The Bank Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
515
Openings · last 90 days
612
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 612 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 06:00 and 07:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 160 of 612 detected openings (26.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 30 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 29–30 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| B-19 | 34 | 5.6% |
| B-21 | 34 | 5.6% |
| B-27 | 34 | 5.6% |
| B-31 | 34 | 5.6% |
| B-33 | 34 | 5.6% |
Site B-19 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 34. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 35 monitored sites
Of the 6,405 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 865 open for online reservation · 157 reserved · 2,416 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 9 closed · 2,958 not yet released. Of the facility's 35 monitored sites, 22 can be reserved online and 13 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
86.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 865 of 6,405 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online86.5%
Open site-nights865 / 6,405
Reserved (of online inventory)157 / 1,022
Weekday openings560
Weekend openings305
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 560 fall on weekdays and 305 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January shows no online availability. 0 of 1,085 tracked site-nights are open there — 403 on sites not offered online, 682 not yet released.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 35 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 2 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 2 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 2 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 2 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 2 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Group Site 2 | 82 |
| Group Site 1 | 77 |
| B-24 | 40 |
| B-31 | 40 |
| B-33 | 40 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
January0 of 1,085 · no online availability
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
865 open site-nights across 22 sites at The Bank Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 71 2-night, 66 3-night, 31 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site B-24.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 20 sites take 25 ft. 15 sites of 35 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 22 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Site 2 | Not recorded | None | 82 | 46 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +70 more |
| Group Site 1 | Not recorded | None | 77 | 46 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +65 more |
| B-24 | 30 ft | None | 40 | 40 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +28 more |
| B-31 | 30 ft | None | 40 | 40 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +28 more |
| B-33 | 30 ft | None | 40 | 40 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +28 more |
| B-21 | 30 ft | None | 39 | 26 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +27 more |
| B-14 | 30 ft | None | 38 | 34 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +26 more |
| B-23 | 30 ft | None | 38 | 25 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +26 more |
| B-27 | 30 ft | None | 38 | 33 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +26 more |
| B-29 | 30 ft | None | 38 | 25 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +26 more |
| B-19 | 30 ft | None | 37 | 27 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 +25 more |
| B-25 | 30 ft | None | 36 | 29 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +24 more |
| B-15 | 30 ft | None | 35 | 20 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 +23 more |
| B-18 | 30 ft | None | 35 | 27 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +23 more |
| B-20 | 30 ft | None | 35 | 20 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 +23 more |
| B-32 | 30 ft | None | 35 | 27 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +23 more |
| B-30 | 30 ft | None | 34 | 13 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +22 more |
| B-16 | 30 ft | None | 32 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +20 more |
| B-17 | 30 ft | None | 32 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +20 more |
| B-26 | 30 ft | None | 30 | 13 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +18 more |
| B-22 | 30 ft | None | 27 | 12 nights | Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +15 more |
| B-28 | 30 ft | None | 27 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 +15 more |
About The Bank Campground
Overview
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 Bank has 33 campsites. The dirt road leading to the campground is very rough and not recommended for large RVs and travel trailers.
Recreation
The Bank Campground offers easy access to the popular rock climbing area, Shelf Road. Climbers can access nearly 1000 bolted routes via the Cactus Cliff and Dark Side trails. A variety of other recreation opportunities easily accessed from the campground include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding as well as 4wd routes. In addition to campsites, The Bank Campground offers a day-use parking area for recreationalists.
Facilities
The dirt road leading to The Bank campground is steep and rough. This 33-site campground was recently renovated and has 31 individual sites, 2 group sites, and 4 vault toilets. Individual sites are limited to 2 vehicles and 8 people. Group sites are limited to 4 vehicles and 20 people. Each campsite includes a parking space, a metal fire ring and a picnic table. Many sites are designed for tent or van camping. Large camp trailers and RVs that can manage the steep access road are accommodated with some pull-through sites in B-Loop. Drinking water, electric hook-ups and trash service are not available at The Bank Campground so please bring your own water and plan to take your trash with you when you leave. Bring your own firewood.
Natural Features
The Bank Campground and the surrounding area is well known amongst rock climbers and outdoor enthusiasts for the long bands of limestone cliffs dominating the landscape. Stunning rock features paired with the piñon pine and juniper vegetation, enhance the dramatic vistas and a picturesque camping environment.
Nearby Attractions
The region around Shelf Road offers numerous attractions and recreation opportunities. Popular activities include visiting the Royal Gorge via the Royal Gorge Bridge, the Royal Gorge Train, hiking trails or a rafting trip with one of a number of river outfitters. The Arkansas River offers whitewater rafting as well as outstanding angling. There are numerous trails for all activities in the region as well as agricultural and heritage tours along the Gold Belt National Scenic Byway. The local communities offer a range of shopping and dining experiences.
Visit the Royal Gorge Region web page for more information about local attractions:
Explore - Royal Gorge Region: royalgorgeregion.com
35 monitored sites13 FCFS sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 20
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.
Bureau Of Land Management, Canon City, CO 81212719-269-8500
BikingBirdingCampingHikingHorseback RidingMountain BikingPhotographyRock ClimbingScenic Drive
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-274414 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-274414 · The Bank Campground · Canon City CO12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at The Bank Campground?
Reservations for The Bank Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 86.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 865 of 6,405 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 612 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at The Bank Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 115 site-date openings at The Bank Campground in the last 7 days, 515 over 30 days and 612 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at The Bank Campground?
66 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site B-24. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at The Bank Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft. 20 of those 35 sites have a recorded maximum length and 15 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at The Bank Campground?
October 2026, with 576 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,085.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at The Bank Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 30 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 29-30 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at The Bank Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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