USDA Forest Service · Colorado
North Fork Campground
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 11,460 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- N FORK LAKE CG (NFSR 240.B) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- PSICC
- Address
- CO
- Activities
- <p> During peak season, the campground has full service. Pre- and post seasons have reduced services such as vault toilets, water, trash, or a host may not be available.</p> , <p> This reservoir offers anglers a chance to fish one of the area's most popular high elevation lakes. The reservoir is situated at 11,000 feet so anglers should be prepared for all types of weather. The reservoir is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout.</p>
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 0° | -22° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 24° | 3° | -14° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 30° | 9° | -11° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 38° | 15° | -5° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 47° | 24° | 4° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 34° | 23° | 72° | 9 of 11 |
| July | 68° | 41° | 34° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 65° | 40° | 30° | 73° | 1 of 11 |
| September | 59° | 34° | 9° | 69° | 8 of 11 |
| October | 48° | 24° | -20° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 12° | -23° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | -1° | -24° | 42° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Monarch Pass Overlook & Trailhead · 8.0 mi as the crow flies
Cdnst 187 mi Hike · Drive there
All 592 trails in Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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