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North Rim Campground
Overview
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.
- Operator
- National Park
- Camping types
- Tent
- Sites
- 13 campsites
- Fee
- From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)
- Reservations
- No online reservations listed
- Phone
- 970-641-2337
Amenities
Location
Nearby adventures
Hikes and trailheads
- Chasm View Nature Trail - North Rim
This short loop trail breaks out of the pinyon/juniper forest at the North Chasm View to provide excellent views of Painted Wall and Serpent Point. National Park Service
Show on map - North Vista Trail - North Rim
Constructed by the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, the North Vista Trail offers some of the best scenic views and birding in the park. National Park Service
Show on map - Cedar Point Nature Trail - South Rim
This short, moderately sloped trail offers visitors a chance to brush up on local flora with guideposts describing the various plants along the way. National Park Service
Show on map - Warner Point Trail - South Rim
Warner Point Trail provides views of various mountain ranges, the Black Canyon, and the Gunnison River. National Park Service
Show on map - Deadhorse Trail - North Rim
Deadhorse Trail takes hikers into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness Area. National Park Service
Show on map - Oak Flat Trail - South Rim
This 1.6 mi (2.6 km) trail offers variety to the hiker who would like to explore below the rim without going all the way to the river. National Park Service
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Mountain biking
- Tabeguache Trail
A long mountain-bike route from Grand Junction to Montrose. AI-written
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Rivers and rafting
- Boat on Crystal Reservoir
Crystal Reservoir provides backcountry flatwater boating opportunities. National Park Service
Show on map - Boat on Morrow Point Reservoir
For the more adventurous, Morrow Point Reservoir is a great location for canoeing or kayaking. National Park Service
Show on map - Boat on Blue Mesa Reservoir
Blue Mesa Reservoir, the largest body of water in Colorado, has 96 miles of shoreline and provides opportunities for motorboating, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and more. National Park Service
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Scenic sights
- Chasm View
A viewpoint on the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. AI-written
Show on map - Painted Wall View
A viewpoint of the Painted Wall, a huge cliff in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. AI-written
Show on map - Hairpin HillShow on map
- Needle Rock
Needle Rock Natural Area is located at the western edge of the West Elk Mountains of Colorado. Wikipedia
Show on map - Chipeta FallsShow on map
Climbing and snow sports
- Cross-country Skiing at Black Canyon
In winter, South Rim Drive is closed to vehicles beyond the visitor center at Gunnison Point. National Park Service
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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened. Text marked AI-written was drafted by an AI model from public data and may contain errors.
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Data sources
Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.