North Rim Campground
Campground · Dispersed · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $20.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- November 15 to April 30
- Sites
- 13 total · 0 reservable · 13 first come
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 67.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.5852, -107.7094
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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).
From the managing agency.
Is North Rim Campground free?
No. North Rim Campground charges $20.00.
Can I bring an RV to North Rim Campground?
North Rim Campground has 13 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 13 are first come.
When is North Rim Campground open?
The season on record runs November 15 to April 30. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to North Rim Campground?
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.
What is the weather like at North Rim Campground?
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.
What are the rules at North Rim Campground?
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.
Nearby
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground0.0 mi
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground2.7 mi
- South Rim Campground3.1 mi
- East Portal Campground5.2 mi
- East Portal Campground5.2 mi
- Upper Magaritaville6.5 mi
- Lower Margaritaville6.5 mi
- Chukar Trailhead Camping Area7.1 mi
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station67.1 mi
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
