§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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).
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
7,755 ft
Directions
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.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Standard Camping Fee
The nightly camping fee at the North Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
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.
RV Information
Up to 22 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 22 ft
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
No cell coverage detected at this coordinate.
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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