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North Rim, Black Canyon National Park, Crawford, CO, 81415
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
The North Rim Campground is remote and has 13 sites dispersed among pinyon and juniper trees. Sites are first-come first-served; all payment is via Scan & Pay on the Recreation.gov app. The last 5.6 miles of the road to the campground are unpaved. Services are very limited. To protect sensitive vegetation, please use designated tent pads and do not tie, hang, or attach anything to trees. Maximum combined length of RV, car and/or trailer is 22 feet. Generators are prohibited. Elevation: 7767 ft (2367 m).
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Fills often from Spring to Fall. Closed in winter and early spring (when road closes). Condition-depending, usually opens in late April or early May.
Weather
This Campground is on the rim of Black Canyon, at 8,000 feet in elevation. Weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy or snowy. Be prepared for 3-season camping, even in summer.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
The North Rim is 15 miles southwest of Crawford. 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 5.6 miles are unpaved. Once you reach the rim, turn right toward the ranger station and campground. The campground is past the ranger station. In winter, the North Rim is closed to vehicles at the park boundary, reopening typically by early May.
Rates & Fees
Standard Camping Fee
The nightly camping fee at the North Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Senior / Access Camping Fee
Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.Regulations Overview
Regulations: -Camp only in designated sites. -Maximum occupancy: 8 people, 2 vehicles per campsite. -Check In/ Out Time: 1 pm -Pets must be leashed at all times. -Properly extinguish fires. Do not leave fires unattended. -Use bear boxes for any scented items, food, etc. -Stay is limited to 14 consecutive nights for a total of 30 days within a calendar year.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
The campground is not wheelchair accessible.
Cell Phone Information
There is no cell phone service on the North Rim.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
You may have horses in a trailer; horses outside of a trailer are not permitted in the campground. Maximum combined length of RV, car, and / or trailer is 22 feet.
RV Maximum Length
22
Additional Information
Donated firewood may be available in the summer. Please be prepared with your own firewood, just in case.
Trailer Maximum Length
22
ADA Information
There are no ADA accessible campsites. The campground road is gravel and all sites are unpaved and unimproved. Access to the pit toilets is on a compacted dirt path.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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