Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground
Federal campground in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Location: Montrose, CO, CO
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. The ranger station is open intermittently in the summer and closed in the winter.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Remote 13-site campground nestled among pinyon and juniper trees at 7,767 ft elevation. First-come, first-served availability with fire rings and picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Long-tailed Weasel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, and various bird species including Bald Eagle present in the area.
Insider tips for Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground: Book early - federal campground with limited 13 sites Maps and newspapers available on ranger station porch during summer Self-pay station and self-registration kiosk at ranger station for park entrance fee Located 11 miles southwest of Crawford, CO via Black Canyon Road
Skip Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground if: Seeking RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. Traveling outside May-October - seasonal operations only. Prefer ranger station assistance - open intermittently in summer, closed in winter.
Best time to visit Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground (MONTROSE, CO), East Portal Campground (Montrose, CO), Cimarron Campground (Co) (Gunnison, CO), Soap Creek (Gunnison, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground
Cell signal at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground (Montrose, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. The ranger station is open intermittently in the summer and closed in the winter.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - federal campground with limited 13 sites
Maps and newspapers available on ranger station porch during summer
Self-pay station and self-registration kiosk at ranger station for park entrance fee
Located 11 miles southwest of Crawford, CO via Black Canyon Road
Official operating season per verified data
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Getting there →
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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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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