North Fork Campground (Salida, CO)

FS USDA Forest Service · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access High Clearance
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 11,000 ft
Boondock Access Rough High clearance or 4WD may be required

The managing agency hasn't published season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning High Clearance Remote No Cell
Environment High Elevation
Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites4
Overnight Sites4

Location

38.611808, -106.320261

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.

Details

PhoneN/A
EmailN/A
ReservableYes

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