North Bank (Co)

Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Location: Almont, CO, CO

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-bank-co to be notified when sites open up.

Riverside tent camping on Taylor River with direct access to hiking and river activities. Small, intimate setting with fire rings and picnic tables.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Pacific Marten, Mule Deer, American Dipper, Dusky Grouse, and garter snakes present in area

Insider tips for North Bank (Co): First-come, first-served only — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for potential QR code payment option Site 5 offers riverside location with shaded, private riverside hangout area

Skip North Bank (Co) if: You require hookups — no hookups available. You need advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only. You're sensitive to facility maintenance — recent reviews cite disrepair and sanitation concerns.

Best time to visit North Bank (Co): May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: One Mile (Almont, CO), Rosy Lane (GUNNISON, CO), Spring Creek (Co) (Almont, CO), Lodgepole (Taylor River Canyon Near Gunnison, Colorado) (Almont, CO).