Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground

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7,767 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

First-Come

Sites

13 campsites

Season

Ranger station open ...

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

Opens Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (National Park Service) site

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Quick Facts

7,767 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

First-Come

Sites

13 campsites

Season

Ranger station open ...

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

Opens Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (National Park Service) site

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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground

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Campsite Fees

Park entrance self-pay station available at the ranger station; self-registration kiosk available for wilderness permits. No campground fees or...

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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Best Time to Camp at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground

Summer brings life to the North Rim, with ranger services available on an intermittent schedule to enhance your visit. When winter arrives, this high-country retreat transforms into a snow-covered wonderland accessible only to the most intrepid adventurers, as roads remain unplowed and closed to vehicles from the first snows through early spring. Plan your visit between late spring and early fall to ensure vehicle access and ranger support.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Ranger station open intermittently in the summer and closed in the winter. North Rim access is closed to vehicles in winter and early spring when roads are unplowed.

About Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground

Escape to one of Colorado's best-kept secrets at this intimate 13-site campground, where pinyon and juniper trees shelter your stay along the dramatic North Rim. This first-come, first-served gem offers the kind of solitude that's increasingly rare in our national parks, with a ranger station nearby during summer months to help orient your adventure.

The campground contains 13 dispersed sites among pinyon and juniper trees on the North Rim and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The site is described as remote; no explicit campsite type categories (tent, RV, primitive, group, cabins, glamping) are specified in the source material.

Weather and SeasonsSummer brings life to the North Rim, with ranger services available on an intermittent schedule to enhance your visit. When winter arrives, this high-country retreat transforms into a snow-covered wonderland accessible only to the most intrepid adventurers, as roads remain unplowed and closed to vehicles from the first snows through early spring. Plan your visit between late spring and early fall to ensure vehicle access and ranger support.

ElevationPerched at 7,767 feet above sea level, this campground sits in that sweet spot where mountain air meets high desert, offering cooler temperatures and star-filled skies that seem close enough to touch.

Natural Features and SceneryYour campsite becomes a private sanctuary among ancient pinyon pines and twisted juniper trees, each site thoughtfully dispersed to maximize your sense of wilderness solitude. The North Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison stretches before you, where these hardy trees have adapted to the exposed conditions and thin soils of this dramatic landscape. This is camping as it was meant to be: remote, wooded, and worlds away from the everyday, where the only sounds are wind through the branches and the occasional call of a canyon wren echoing from the depths below.

Campsite details

Sites Privacy13 sites dispersed among pinyon and juniper trees; sites are first-come, first-served.

Total Campsites13 campsites

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Tents

Tents are not allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Site layout13 sites dispersed among pinyon and juniper trees.

Open and Closed SeasonRanger station open intermittently in the summer and closed in the winter. North Rim access is closed to vehicles in winter and early spring when roads are unplowed.

Walk-in AvailabilitySites available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Activities you can enjoy

The ranger station provides maps and newspapers in summer and houses a self-registration kiosk for wilderness permits. The source material does not list specific recreational activities or amenities.

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsThe last miles of access road and North Rim Drive are unpaved; in winter and early spring roads are unplowed and the North Rim is closed to vehicles.

Weather at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground

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HostRanger station is open intermittently in summer (provides maps and newspapers on the porch) and closed in winter.

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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground

Driving directionsThe 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 and follow road signs to the park. The last 7 miles of the park access road and the entire North Rim Drive are unpaved gravel; typically passable for most vehicles. In winter and early spring these roads are unplowed and the North Rim is closed to vehicles.

Access via CO Highway 92; turn west on Black Canyon Road ~3 miles south of Crawford. Last 7 miles of park access road and all of North Rim Drive are unpaved gravel but typically in good condition and passable for most vehicles in open seasons. Roads are unplowed and closed to vehicles in winter and early spring.

Nearby places

Crawford, Colorado — 11 miles