North Rim Campground
38.5852, -107.7094 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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The North Rim Campground is remote and has 13 sites dispersed among pinyon and juniper trees. Sites are first-come first-served; all payment is via Scan & Pay on the Recreation.gov app. The last 5.6 miles of the road to the campground are unpaved. Services are very limited. To protect sensitive vegetation, please use designated tent pads and do not tie, hang, or attach anything to trees. Maximum combined length of RV, car and/or trailer is 22 feet. Generators are prohibited. Elevation: 7767 ft (2367 m).
- Every day
- All Day
Fills often from Spring to Fall. Closed in winter and early spring (when road closes). Condition-depending, usually opens in late April or early May.
- Winter Closure · Nov 15, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027 · Closed
The nightly camping fee at the North Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Reservations are not accepted for the North Rim Campground. All sites are first-come first-served. Payment MUST be submitted online using the Scan & Pay feature on the Recreation.gov mobile app. There is no cell service or connectivity on site. Download the Recreation.gov app before entering the park to arrive prepared.
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - year round
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Host on site
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 22 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 22 ft
- Access roads
- Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
- Classification
- Limited Development Campground
- Cell service
- There is no cell phone service on the North Rim.
The campground is not wheelchair accessible.
There are no ADA accessible campsites. The campground road is gravel and all sites are unpaved and unimproved. Access to the pit toilets is on a compacted dirt path.
Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.
Donated firewood may be available in the summer. Please be prepared with your own firewood, just in case.
The North Rim is 15 miles southwest of Crawford. From CO Highway 92, turn west on Black Canyon Road approximately 3 miles south of Crawford. Follow the road signs to the park. The last 5.6 miles are unpaved. Once you reach the rim, turn right toward the ranger station and campground. The campground is past the ranger station. In winter, the North Rim is closed to vehicles at the park boundary, reopening typically by early May.
This Campground is on the rim of Black Canyon, at 8,000 feet in elevation. Weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy or snowy. Be prepared for 3-season camping, even in summer.
Regulations: -Camp only in designated sites. -Maximum occupancy: 8 people, 2 vehicles per campsite. -Check In/ Out Time: 11 am -Pets must be leashed at all times. -Properly extinguish fires. Do not leave fires unattended. -Use bear boxes for any scented items, food, etc. -Stay is limited to 14 consecutive nights for a total of 30 days within a calendar year.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Can you reserve a campsite at North Rim Campground?
No. All 13 sites at North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park are first-come, first-served, so arrive early in the season.
How many campsites does North Rim Campground have?
North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has 13 campsites.
What is the maximum RV length at North Rim Campground?
North Rim Campground publishes a maximum RV length of 22 feet. Longer rigs will not fit its sites.
How much does it cost to camp at North Rim Campground?
North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park charges between $10 and $20 per night, depending on the site type.
Are there showers at North Rim Campground?
No. North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park does not list showers.
Is there drinking water at North Rim Campground?
Yes. North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park lists drinking water: Yes - seasonal.
Is there cell service at North Rim Campground?
No. North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park does not list cell reception.
Is there a dump station at North Rim Campground?
No. North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park does not list dump station.
Is North Rim Campground wheelchair accessible?
North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: The campground is not wheelchair accessible.
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