North Fork Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

11,448 ft
Elevation

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.

 

 

Getting there

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.

38.61160, -106.31923 · 38°36'41.8"N 106°19'9.2"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.02.22.42.31.81.02.52.42.02.01.62.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about North Fork Campground

Can you reserve a site at North Fork Campground?
No. North Fork Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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North Fork Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by North Fork Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $20 per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $10.00 for a third vehicle. $10.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. Sites must be occupied the first nigh

Restrictions:

  • No motorized water craft
  • Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle.
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times in the campground.
  • No discharge of firearms or fireworks.

Accessibility:

  • This campground is not universally accessible.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near North Fork Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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