North Rim Ranger Station
38.5870, -107.7048 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
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