Fishing enthusiasts will find several accessible lakes near this Forest Service campground, located along a rough 4WD road that challenges smaller vehicles. North Fork Campground sits in San Isabel National Forest at elevation, where campers report spotting deer frequently around the spread-out sites. The rocky access road requires high clearance, though UTVs and 4-wheelers navigate it successfully.
Sites include fire pits and offer varying wind exposure depending on elevation and tree cover. The single restroom facility stays relatively clean due to light use. Mosquitoes are common during summer months, and the no-pets policy helps maintain the wildlife-viewing opportunities that draw visitors to this places to camp near San Isabel National Forest location.
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.
Facilities
This campground is the highest elevation campground on the Salida Ranger District. The elevation is 11,000 feet and the campsites are situated on the north shore of the North Fork Reservoir. The road to the campground is very rough and not recommended for vehicles towing trailers. High clearance vehicles are a requirement for reaching this campground. No trash service.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
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Location
Public CampgroundNorth Fork Campground (Salida, Co) — Psicc is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.611808 N
106.320261 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 31 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 52 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 3 hrs 16 min from Denver, CO
- 3 hrs 26 min from Boulder, CO











