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Black Canyon and Gunnison River

North Rim Campground

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

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North Rim Campground Overview

The North Rim campground is remote and has 13 sites dispersed among pinyon and juniper trees. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. The last 7 miles of the North Rim Road and the campground road are unpaved. Services are very limited. To protect vegetation and forest resources, please use designated tent pads and do not tie, hang, or attach anything to trees. This campground fills quickly during the summer, especially on weekends. Maximum combined length of RV, car and/or trailer is 22 feet.
Directions to Campground

The North Rim is 11 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 7 miles are unpaved. Once you reach the rim, turn right toward the ranger station and campground. The campground is past the ranger station. The North Rim is closed to vehicles in the winter.

The North Rim Campground is a remote campground on the North Rim of the Park. The last 7 miles of the North Rim Road and the campground road are unpaved. Services are limited. The campground is small, but the sites are spacious and spread out among pinyon and juniper trees. This campground can easily fill in the summer, especially on weekends. Maximum combined length of RV, car and/or trailer is 22 feet.

Reservations are not accepted for the North Rim Campground. All sites are First Come, First Serve.

Standard Camping Fee

The nightly camping fee at the North Rim is $16.00.
Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles. When water is turned off in the campground (spring and fall), camping fees are not charged.
Cost: $16.00

Senior / Access Camping Fee

Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $8.00.
Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles. When water is turned off in the campground (spring and fall), camping fees are not charged.
Cost: $8.00

data sources: ridb.recreation.gov | recreation.gov | nps.gov
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