North Fork Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · CO · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access High Clearance
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 11,000 ft

The managing agency hasn't published 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
Environment High Elevation
Hookup Dry Camping

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

38.61160189, -106.3192313 , CO

Description

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.

 

 

Directions

From Salida, CO, travel west for 5 miles to Poncha Springs, CO then continue west on Highway 50 for 6 miles to County Road 240. Turn right on CR 240 and stay on this road for 3 miles to the Angel of Shavano campground. From the campground the road continues west for 6 miles to the North Fork reservoir and campground.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING

Details

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