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Campground
Campground
North Rim Campground
Colorado · Best spring, fall, winter
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).
Location
Getting there
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.
Amenities
- Food Storage Lockers· Yes - year round
- Trash & Recycling· Yes - seasonal
- Toilets· Vault
- Potable Water
RV information
- 22 ftMax RV length
- 22 ftMax trailer length
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