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North Rim Campground

Montrose, CO

North Rim Campground

Overview
Official NPS North Rim Website 
The North Rim campground is remote and has 13 sites dispersed among pinyon and juniper trees. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Elevation: 7767 ft (2367.4 m). The ranger station is open intermittently in the summer and closed in the winter. In the summer, maps and newspapers are available on the ranger station porch. The ranger station also has a self-pay station for the park entrance fee and a self-registration kiosk for wilderness permits.

Campground · Near Montrose, CO

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Reservations

Campsites are first-come, first-serve.

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Common Questions

What campers most often want to know about North Rim Campground.

Do I need a permit to camp at North Rim Campground?

No permit is required to camp at North Rim Campground. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so you can arrive and claim an available site without advance reservation.

How many campsites are at North Rim Campground?

North Rim Campground has 13 sites dispersed among pinyon and juniper trees. All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Is the ranger station staffed year-round?

The ranger station is open intermittently during summer and closed in winter. In summer, maps and newspapers are available on the ranger station porch, and the station has a self-pay option for the park entrance fee and a self-registration kiosk for wilderness permits.

What is the elevation at North Rim Campground?

North Rim Campground sits at an elevation of 7,767 feet. This higher elevation can affect temperature and weather conditions during your visit.