Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground

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Notice

The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Oct 15, 2026 – May 1, 2027

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.

Camp site features

Across 13 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 13 sites
Pets allowed: all 13 sites
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, PICKUP CAMPER, SMALL TENT, Tent, VEHICLE

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!

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Jeffrey S

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Beautiful campsite! Camp ground was immaculate. Only problem couldn’t get the online payment complete

Lisa D

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Reviewed 22 days ago

So much seclusion! The campground was less than half full in mid-October, and you can walk to Chasm View (amazing view of the Painted Wall) right from the campground. Bathrooms were clean and spots were nicely spaced. The visitor center was never open during my stay, but the drive along the north rim is even more spectacular than the south. Highly recommended!

Adam T

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Reviewed 25 days ago

Catherine H

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Reviewed 25 days ago

Great campsite on the North rim of the canyon. Would definitely stay again. The short walk at the end of the campground is definitely worth doing as well.

Dominik R

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Reviewed 25 days ago

Great and quite Campground. Only a few Sites. WiFi at the Ranger station was very convient. cham Nature Trail is right at the Campground and offers amazing views into the Canyon. Toilets were clean. Drinking Water available during season, tasted a bit stale. Road is not paved for the last miles but we'll maintained.

Theresa K

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful campground, very clean and well maintained. It was full every night we were there and people were friendly and respectful. There is no cell service (amazing) and a short walk to the ranger station gives you wifi if you really need it (like paying for your campsite). Bear boxes at every site. Note, you cannot hang hammocks from trees for the protection of the trees (disappointing but understandable. )

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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