The sound of the Taylor River masks road noise at this Forest Service campground, where roughly a quarter of the 15 sites sit directly along the water's edge. North Bank Campground occupies the west side of the river, positioning it away from the highway that runs parallel to other area campgrounds. Sites closest to the water feature sloped terrain but offer flat tent spots near the creek, while interior sites nestle against towering reddish rock cliffs that rise approximately 70 feet.
The campground serves as the trailhead for the Doctor Park trail system, attracting mountain bikers tackling the 23-mile loop. "HUGE rocks to climb and work your way to the top of a mountain if you wanted, or just fun to boulder on," notes Jon H.. Each site includes a fire pit and picnic table, though bear boxes are not provided. The mix of tent and small RV sites are spaced roughly 50 feet apart at parking areas.
This first-come, first-served campground operates from May through September at $18 per night. The camp host maintains the facility, though restroom conditions vary. Peak season fills sites quickly, particularly during events like Crested Butte's wildflower festival. For campers wanting additional space, Taylor Canyon sits just downstream with a different layout along the same river corridor.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
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Location
Public CampgroundNorth Bank Campground is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.727673 N
106.765213 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 4/29/26
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 49 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 23 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 44 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 17 min from Boulder, CO
