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North Canyon Campground

San Juan National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundDurango / San Juan NFColorado⭐ 4.6 (79)
North Canyon Campground
🟢 3 open windows right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31
Availability checked 22h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

North Canyon Campground in Colorado has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Loop A #019–Loop A #021 next to each othersites #005, #007, #014, #019, #020, #021
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop A #015 & Loop A #016 next to each othersites #004, #008, #015, #016, #018
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #006

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop A #007 — Site: 007 Loop: A
Site Loop A #007 · Site: 007 Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #007 — Site: 007.   Loop: A
Site Loop A #007 · Site: 007. Loop: AUSFS
Campsite Loop A #014 — Site 14 with picnic table and fire ring on "correct" side
Site Loop A #014 · Site 14 with picnic table and fire ring on "correct" sideExplorUS
Campsite Loop A #014 — Site 14
Site Loop A #014 · Site 14ExplorUS
Campsite Loop A #020 — Site 20 picnic table and fire ring
Site Loop A #020 · Site 20 picnic table and fire ringExplorUS
Campsite Loop A #020 — Site 20 view from rear
Site Loop A #020 · Site 20 view from rearExplorUS
Campsite Loop A #021 — Site 21 picnic table and fire ring located to rear of site
Site Loop A #021 · Site 21 picnic table and fire ring located to rear of siteExplorUS
Campsite Loop A #021 — Site 21 spur looking from rear
Site Loop A #021 · Site 21 spur looking from rearExplorUS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 20.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint20.7 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger20.7 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint Purgatory Resort22.3 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at North Canyon Campground over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 4–11 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $28/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★79 ratings
5★61
4★14
3★0
2★2
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.3/4
Verizon2.6/4
T-Mobile2.1/4
Sprint retired1.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ North Canyon Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at North Canyon Campground?

North Canyon Campground in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at North Canyon Campground?

Campsite fees at North Canyon Campground run about $28/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at North Canyon Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like North Canyon Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at North Canyon Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at North Canyon Campground over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 4–11 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is North Canyon Campground a good campground?

North Canyon Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 79 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at North Canyon Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at North Canyon Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 15 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is North Canyon Campground located?

North Canyon Campground is located in Durango / San Juan NF, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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