Saddlehorn Picnic Area

Saddlehorn Picnic Area

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Quick Facts

Location:

Near Saddlehorn Visitor Center and Campground

Amenities

10 listed

Cellular Signal, Grill, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Recycling, Restroom, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Trash/Litter Receptacles

There are several great locations to enjoy a picnic at Colorado National Monument. Saddlehorn Picnic Area is located just a minute's drive from Saddlehorn Visitor Center. It has a large parking area, 45 picnic tables, 18 charcoal-only grills (No Wood Fires), a drinking fountain, bathrooms open seasonally, and garbage/recycling.

Saddlehorn Picnic Area can be reserved for special events, permits and fees apply. Things to note for event reservations:

1. Event participants must park in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area parking lot.
2. Maximum number of parking spaces that can be occupied is 10.

This picnic area started out in the 1930s as a baseball field for the Civilian Conservation Corps men housed at the NM-2 camp just a quarter mile from here. Baseball was one of several recreational activities the men participated in when not working.
Later picnic tables and a restroom were added. Generations of families have picniked in this site.