North Fork Campground (Salida, CO)

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
11,456 ft
Elevation

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.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 3 Management
  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

4 campsites at North Fork Campground (Salida, CO)

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ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement————
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Getting there

38.61181, -106.32026 · 38°36'42.5"N 106°19'12.9"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 (Salida, CO)

Can you reserve a site at North Fork Campground (Salida, CO)?
Yes, North Fork Campground (Salida, CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does North Fork Campground (Salida, CO) have?
4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Camping near North Fork Campground (Salida, CO)

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

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