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North Rim Ranger Station

The front porch of a wooden ranger station building with information
Ranger station entrance · NPS Photo
Phone
970-641-2337
Town
Crawford, CO
Services listed
9
Coordinates
38.5870, -107.7048
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38.5870, -107.7048 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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The North Rim Ranger Station is open intermittently in summer and closed in winter. In the summer, maps and information are available on the ranger station porch. A self-registration kiosk for wilderness permits is located outside.

Closed all week

During the summer the ranger station is staffed intermittently when staff is available. When staffed, the ranger station is open 10 am to 3 pm. Call ahead to 970-641-2337 to confirm hours before visiting. In the summer, maps and information are available on the ranger station porch. A self-registration kiosk for wilderness permits is located outside.

  • Winter Hours · Nov 15, 2026 – May 2, 2027 · Closed
Backcountry PermitsInformationInformation - Maps AvailableInformation Kiosk/Bulletin BoardRestroom - SeasonalToilet - Vault/CompostingTrailheadTrailhead/Hiker RegisterWater - Bottle-Filling Station

North Rim Ranger Station is a Passport To Your National Parks stamp location.

The North Rim is 11 miles southwest of Crawford, Colorado. 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 7 miles are unpaved. The North Rim is closed to vehicles in the winter.

In summer, the ranger station is open intermittently as staffing allows. Maps and information are available on the ranger station porch. A self-registration kiosk for wilderness permits is located outside.

A view from a wooden porch and gravel pathway to a parking lot
NPS Photo
Wooden ranger station with a flag and a gravel pathway
NPS Photo
Address7295 Black Canyon Road · Crawford, CO 81415
Official pageOn nps.gov →

Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.

National Park Service registry

Checked 2026-08-04

Where is North Rim Ranger Station?

North Rim Ranger Station in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is at 7295 Black Canyon Road, Crawford, CO.

What services does North Rim Ranger Station offer?

North Rim Ranger Station in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park lists backcountry permits, information, information - maps available, information kiosk/bulletin board, restroom - seasonal, toilet - vault/composting, trailhead, trailhead/hiker register, water - bottle-filling station.

Is there a passport stamp at North Rim Ranger Station?

Yes. North Rim Ranger Station in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location.

What is the phone number for North Rim Ranger Station?

North Rim Ranger Station in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park can be reached on 970-641-2337.

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