Photo: NPS Photo/Lynch

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North Rim Campground

13 sites · $10–$20 · First come, first served · RVs to 22 ft

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First come, first served$10–$20 / night

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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13Sites

13First come

$10–$20Per night

22 ftRVs

Reservations

Reservations are not accepted for the North Rim Campground. All sites are first-come first-served. Payment MUST be submitted online using the Scan & Pay feature on the Recreation.gov mobile app. There is no cell service or connectivity on site. Download the Recreation.gov app before entering the park to arrive prepared.

Fees

Standard Camping Fee The nightly camping fee at the North Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.	$20.00
Senior / Access Camping Fee Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.	$10.00

Season & hours

Fills often from Spring to Fall. Closed in winter and early spring (when road closes). Condition-depending, usually opens in late April or early May.

⛔ Winter Closure: Nov 15, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Vault Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · year round
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · none
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 22 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 22 ft
RV notes	You may have horses in a trailer; horses outside of a trailer are not permitted in the campground. Maximum combined length of RV, car, and / or trailer is 22 feet.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.
Wheelchair	The campground is not wheelchair accessible.
ADA	There are no ADA accessible campsites. The campground road is gravel and all sites are unpaved and unimproved. Access to the pit toilets is on a compacted dirt path.
Cell	There is no cell phone service on the North Rim.
Also	Donated firewood may be available in the summer. Please be prepared with your own firewood, just in case.

Getting there

North Rim, Black Canyon National Park, Crawford, CO 81415

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.

Contact

(970) 641-2337 · blca_info@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison

East Portal15 sites · $10–$20 · First come, first served · RVs to 22 ft South Rim88 sites · $10–$34 · Reservable + first come · RVs to 55 ft

About North Rim

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).

Photos

Two tents (yellow and blue) with a picnic table in forested campground area — Tent camping is popular at North Rim Campground · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

31°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

56°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

32°F

Partly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

55°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Night

34°F

Mostly Cloudy then Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Sat, Nov 14

Day

45°F

Rain And Snow Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Night

33°F

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Sun, Nov 15

Day

46°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

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.

Rules

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.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.