North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Whitney L.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 10, 2021

great views, drought year = yellow jackets

This campground is on NPS land, so there is a fee ($16 in season+ water/$8 off season no water) that can be paid at the nearby ranger's station on the honor system. All 13 sites are in a single loop at the end of the road on the North Rim and are all first come first served. Pinyon and juniper offer shade and some visual privacy, however sites are all close so there is little audible privacy. Pets are OK if leashed. There are nice sized BearSaver boxes at each site, plus a fire ring and large picnic table. Vault toilets and potable water are both in the center of the camping loop, where you can also find other tables and lots of shade. Chasm trail begins near the end of the loop and there are great views of the canyon a short distance from all sites. Beware: drought year, so lots of yellow jackets - they swarm vehicles in search of water! Also, water is a limited resource brought in by truck to this canyon, don't be wasteful :)

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  • Review photo of North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park by Whitney L., September 10, 2021
  • Review photo of North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park by Whitney L., September 10, 2021
  • Review photo of North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park by Whitney L., September 10, 2021
  • Review photo of North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park by Whitney L., September 10, 2021
  • Review photo of North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park by Whitney L., September 10, 2021