North Fork Campground (Salida, Co)

Federal campground in PSICC

Location: Salida, 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Campers praise phenomenal fishing and stunning views of the Continental Divide and North Fork Reservoir. Google reviews average 4.6/5 stars with visitors highlighting the worthwhile trek and amazing scenery.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Bighorn Sheep, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Southwestern Red Squirrel, and American Beaver present in the area.

Insider tips for North Fork Campground (Salida, Co): First-come, first-served only — arrive physically to claim site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay option Only 1 tent site available; book early as federal campground fills quickly Pit toilet available — prepare accordingly

Skip North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You have large RVs or campers. You visit outside May through October seasonal window.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Angel Of Shavano (Salida, CO), Monarch Park (SALIDA, CO), Iron City (Nathrop, CO), Cascade (Colorado) (SALIDA, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at North Fork Campground (Salida, Co)

Cell signal at North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) (Salida, 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.

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Salida, CO, CO★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You have large RVs or campers✕ You visit outside May through October seasonal window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive physically to claim site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay option

Only 1 tent site available; book early as federal campground fills quickly

Pit toilet available

prepare accordingly

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Bighorn Sheep, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Southwestern Red Squirrel, and American Beaver present in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· PSICC

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) cost per night?+
North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) open?+
North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at North Fork Campground (Salida, Co)?+
North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at North Fork Campground (Salida, Co)?+
North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at North Fork Campground (Salida, Co)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) open, and what are check-in times?+
North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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