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North Bank (Co)
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Overview
<p>North Bank Campground's main attraction is fishing in the Taylor River. The Doctor Park Trailhead is located next to the campground. Doctor Park Trail is open to hikers, horses and mountain bikers. Four-wheel drive enthusiasts will enjoy the close proximity to Beaver Creek Road and Five mile Road. 17 campsites.</p>
About the campground
The elevation is 8,600 ft. The campground stretches along the north side of the floatable Taylor River with several sites adjacent to the river. The other sites are nestled among mature mixed conifers. The sites are fairly close together reducing privacy somewhat. The understory is grass. The campground is well located for rock climbing, whitewater sports, hiking and fishing. The South Bank River Access is at the entrance to campground. Firewood is available for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Seasons & access
Open May 23 through October 1.
Facilities
The water spigot is a hand pump.
Water activities
Open May 23 through October 1. Rate and Maximum Stay Permitted Rate: $16 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16 Gunnison National Forest 195 Campground Site Configuration No. RV Sites: 0 Open Sites: Yes No. Tent Sites: 0 Wooded Sites: Yes No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16 Total Sites: 16 No. Tables on Sites: 16 Tent Pads: No No. Grilles on Sites: 16 Equestrian Camping: No RV Information Hookups No No. RV Pull Throughs: 10 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 44' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. Interior road is narrow and tight in places. Facilities Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Vaults: Yes Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1 No. Threaded: 0 Comments: The water spigot is a hand pump. Water Sports Lake: No Water Skiing: No Swimming (provided): No Rafting (whitewater): Yes Sailing: No Kayaking (whitewater): Yes Power Boating: No Boat Ramp: No Boating (no power): Yes Boat Carry-Down Access: Yes Comments: For Taylor River information and float rentals/guided float trips, contact the Gunnison Ranger District Office.
RV information
The parking aprons are gravel. Interior road is narrow and tight in places.
Directions
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt. 742, take Rt. 742 for 7.6 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
- National Forest
- Gunnison National Forest
- Ranger District
- Gunnison
- Elevation
- 8600
- Rate
- $16 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 16
- Open Season
- May 23 – Sept. 29
