North Fork Campground
North Fork 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. No trash service provided.
Reservations
This campground is strictly first-come, first-served. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site, if one is available.
General Information
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.
June to September.
Opening and closing dates are weather dependent.
Check out: 12 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
A valid Colorado fishing license is required. Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on regulations or fishing licenses, check out the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.
The Interagency Senior Pass (previously known as the Golden Age Pass) and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies for a 50% discount at concessionaire run campsites. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
- No motorized watercraft.
- A maximum of eight people, two tents and two vehicles or one recreation vehicle.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times in the campground.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
$20 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one recreational vehicle per site is included in the camping fee. $10 fee for a third vehicle.
$10 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. A self-service fee tube is available for on-site payment. Sites must be occupied the first night of payment. Interagency Senior/Access passes valid for 50% discount to the camping fee for one site.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Contact Name: Salida Ranger District
Address: 5575 Cleora Road Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-539-3591
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.61160189
Longitude: -106.31923133
Elevation
11,000 feet
Directions
From Salida, travel west for 5 miles to Poncha Springs, then continue west on U.S. Highway 50 for 6 miles to County Road 240. Turn right on County Road 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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
