Juniper Campground
47.5952, -103.3332 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Juniper Campground is 5 miles from Hwy 85 and is the only campground in the park's North Unit. All sites are open to tent camping and most can also be used by vehicles/RVs (no hookups). Beginning May 1, 2026 all sites are only available by reservation at recreation.gov. Due to limited cell service in the North Unit, it is recommended to make reservations before arriving at the park. See the RESERVATIONS section below.
- Every day
- All Day
Juniper Campground is open year-round except the group site which is open May through September. Check out time is noon.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
One night in a standard campsite, limited to 1 family or 6 people. Summer rates are in effect May through September.
One night in a standard campsite, limited to 1 family or 6 people. Winter rates are in effect October through April.
One night in a standard campsite, limited to 1 family or 6 people. Summer rates are in effect May through September. This discounted rate applies to sites occupied by a person with a valid Senior or Access Pass. (Note: this does not include Interagency, TRNP, or Military Annual Pass holders.)
One night in a standard campsite, limited to 1 family or 6 people. Winter rates are in effect October through April. This discounted rate applies to sites occupied by a person with a valid Senior or Access Pass. (Note: this does not include Interagency, TRNP, or Military Annual Pass holders.) Generally, winter rates are in effect October through April. (There are no set dates.)
One night in the Juniper Group Site (open May through September) for a group of 7 to 60 people. By reservation only - see Reservation section. Passholder discounts do not apply.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Beginning May 1, 2026 all sites are by reservation at recreation.gov Group site reservations begin each season on the first business day in March at 8:00 am MST. The park cannot take reservations - they must all be made through recreation.gov. Click RESERVATIONS below or call recreation.gov at 1 (877) 444-6777.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal · Vault Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - year round
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed
- Trailers
- Allowed
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
- Cell service
- Depending on your cellular provider, you may have moderate, limited, or no cell signal.
Paved pathway to wheelchair accessible bathrooms and amphitheater.
There are two accessible campsites designated for wheelchair users, available on a first-come first-served basis. Accessible routes along paved roadway, and one paved path from campground to picnic area. Accessible vault-toilet restrooms are located near accessible campsites.
Fires are permitted in charcoal grates or fully contained fire pans only. Campfires and use of camp stoves may be restricted in times of high fire danger.
Each camp site has a picnic table, raised grill for campfires and for cooking with wood or charcoal, and a cleared, flat area for a tent.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Enter the North Unit from Highway 85. Travel 5.5 miles on the scenic drive. Juniper Campground is on the left. Stop at the campground’s self-registration kiosk for information on how to claim a campsite. If you have already made a reservation, you may go directly to your site.
Summers are warm (highs 80 - 100 degrees) with occasional thunderstorms and lots of wind. Winter is very cold with night time temperatures dropping well below zero.
Check out time is noon. Check in any time.
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