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Penitente Canyon Campground

We watch every site at Penitente Canyon Campground 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

49% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak May–Jul·18 sites
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The 10 most popular campsites at Penitente Canyon Campground

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 49% of weekend nights in peak season (May–Jul). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 11

Best here
Ranked #1 of 18
TENT ONLY · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 4

Top pick
Ranked #2 of 18
STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 3

Top pick
Ranked #3 of 18
STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 2

Standout
Ranked #4 of 18
STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 13

Standout
Ranked #5 of 18
STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site Group Site 1

Decent
Ranked #6 of 18
Sleeps 15 · Electric

Site Group Site 2

Decent
Ranked #7 of 18
Sleeps 15 · Electric

Site 15

Decent
Ranked #8 of 18
STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 6

Wait for better
Ranked #9 of 18
STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 1

Wait for better
Ranked #9 of 18
STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

These sites rebook within minutes of being cancelled. Set an alert at Penitente Canyon Campground and we’ll email you the moment one opens up.

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About this park

Geology The rocks in Penitente Canyon are remnants of up to 18 volcanic eruptions that took place in the San Juan Volcanic Field between 20 and 30 million years ago. The largest of these eruptions spewed 1,000 cubic miles of ash 27.8 million years ago, creating a huge underground chamber. Rocks overlying the chamber collapsed to create the La Garita Caldera. History Ancestors of the Utes, Jicarilla Apaches and Puebloans have all left evidence of time spent hunting and camping here, along with explorers and trappers. The valley’s first settlers were Hispanic farmers and sheepherders who migrated from northern New Mexico. Native Americans left scattered pictographs (painted rock art) throughout these Canyonlands (the largest concentration in the San Luis Valley). Please leave all rock art as you find it. Do not touch, walk on, climb on, or disturb it in any way.