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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Colorado · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park |
| Location | Colorado · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park · 38.58518, -107.70943 · Map |
| Sites | 13 public sites counted from the federal listing — 13 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 13 sites Water hookups at 0 of 13 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 13 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 13 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 22 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 0 sites · 30 ft: 0 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | All campsites at North Rim are first-come, first-served. This campground uses Scan & Pay to accept on-site payment through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the app ahead of your visit to arrive ready! |
| Check-in / out | In 01:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 14 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | 970.641.2337 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Official NPS North Rim Website
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. Elevation: 7767 ft (2367.4 m). The ranger station is open intermittently in the summer and closed in the winter. In the summer, maps and newspapers are available on the ranger station porch. The ranger station also has a self-pay station for the park entrance fee and a self-registration kiosk for wilderness permits.
Directions, from the listing
The North Rim is 11 miles southwest of Crawford, Colorado. 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 of the park access road and the entire North Rim Drive road are unpaved gravel. Typically, the roads are in good condition and passable for most vehicles. In winter and early spring, these roads are unplowed and the North Rim is closed to vehicles.
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Trip Card — Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground
Colorado · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park |
| Fees | All campsites at North Rim are first-come, first-served. This campground uses Scan & Pay to accept on-site payment through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the app ahead of … |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 22 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 13 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10020625 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.