North Canyon Campground, Bayfield, CO

North Canyon Campground is located in the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest (1 hr 38 min northeast of Farmington, NM) with an elevation of 7,712 feet. There are a total of 12 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 10 sites can accommodate RVs between 30 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. There is a fee of $22.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (44)

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@TerrenceT195DE · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #6

The place was awesome!

@NoraS7DEDB5433 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #10

We had an outstanding camping experience. The campsite and restroom were immaculate! Richard and Gayle the campground hosts go above and beyond to ensure an exceptional camping adventure!

@jerods385988A6 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #20

Great campground and easy to get to the lake via the little paths all over. There's a hiking trail that runs next to the campground and goes a couple miles up and down the lake. Lovely views. Only thing I can think to improve would be to add some more native shrubs for privacy from other campsites. No showers but maybe the other campgrounds nearby would be okay with borrowing theirs?

@JohnP1604489 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #20

Absolutely beautiful site located right on the edge of the lake. Everything was clean and fresh. Restrooms were clean and it wasnt really crowded. Really nice site recommend.

@DebraG3243061 · Camped on May 27, 2024 at Campsite #8

Don't tell anyone about this gem. I love that it's so close to my home but a world away. The three campgrounds on Vallecito Lake are a great place to recreate, chill, and hang out with friends.

@ScottT9337491 · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #8

What a beautiful spot to spend some time in nature. Very few people there on a Wednesday, so quiet and spacious. I'd love to go back with more time and some fishing gear. Highly recommended.

@BillF6750D8B54 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #18

Outstanding camping.

@PhillipC427815 · Camped on Jul 20, 2023 at Campsite #15

Great campground and site. Lake was the highest in years which resulted in a lot of mosquitos, but overall very nice.

@keithh9614073 · Camped on Jun 5, 2023 at Campsite #4

The campground was very pleasant and well kept.

@AmyA9622135 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #21

Great campground!! Lots of shade and close to the lake. Loved it.

@AaronF3666152 · Camped on Sep 5, 2022 at Campsite #8

Great location surrounded by pine trees, with a short walk to Vallecito. The water in the lake is low, so fishing wasn't as good as I'd hope, but on a better year it would be enjoyable.

@TinaD2729764 · Camped on Aug 16, 2022 at Campsite #4

This is a beautiful campsite with a fabulous host. There are access points to get to the lake from your forest sites with a field of butterflies and flowers in between. I'll definitely go back!

@RobS5453962 · Camped on Jul 11, 2022 at Campsite #11

We had a great time at North Canyon campground. The campground hosts, Paul and Louise were exceptional. They made sure the campground was tidy and well maintained. The trail that connects the campgrounds is a lovely walk in the woods.

@SabrinaM436352 · Camped on Jun 29, 2022 at Campsite #4

The arts is beautiful and the host excellent. He stopped every day to see if we needed anything and reminded us on where he could be found if we needed anything. We will definitely be back again.

@TERESAS8098881 · Camped on Jun 9, 2022 at Campsite #6

Great campground hosts! Very clean. Beautiful lake. Lots of shade, plenty of space between sites

@GloriaV9965850 · Camped on Jun 8, 2022 at Campsite #21

The camp hosts were great! Very friendly. Bathrooms were clean, campground was clean. Space between camp spaces was good. Great hiking. Beautiful area.

@BenjaminN50835 · Camped on Jun 5, 2022 at Campsite #18

Great site right on the lake and very quiet!

@HelenK5037403 · Camped on May 31, 2022 at Campsite #10

Lovely spot, Friendly and helpful host, clean facilities. Great trails nearby. Good fishing and boating Bathroom is not disabled - user friendly.

@ErinS5754026 · Camped on May 14, 2022 at Campsite #4

Didn't have campers on either side of me, I was in spot 4. It was quiet and great shade. There is a short hiking trail to the water. The fire pits have a grill that you lay on top. It was excellent!

@MikeY687 · Camped on Sep 4, 2021 at Campsite #20

the campsites was clean and fairly well spaced out from the other camp sites. The Camp Host was very friendly and checked the campground several times a day.

@MeganH161 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #7

Very spacious and wonderful spot with a private trail to Vallecito Lake!! Disappointing that previous campers don’t follow the “ Leave No Trace” principal. Kids and I cleaned up a lot of litter through out our time there. Beautiful hosts, super friendly, clean toilets ( needed hand sanitizer as a courtesy measure maybe?!). Loved it and will be back for sure!! We also did a trail ride at Elk Point and that was wonderful!

@josephf938 · Camped on Aug 29, 2021 at Campsite #7

Wonderful quiet campground. Cool owls at night. Great day fishing. Definitely going back

@CarolinaD447 · Camped on Aug 21, 2021 at Campsite #14

Site was a good size & clean. We had people all around us, but sites are far apart enough that we still had privacy. Beautiful location, will be back in a heartbeat!

@ArtieS480 · Camped on Jul 21, 2021 at Campsite #20

Very easy to book and received confirmation within minutes. The campground was simple and in an ideal location on Vallecito reservoir. Included metal fire pit with adjustable grill grate, table and seats, good flat areas for the tent or RV, fairly secluded, vault toilets and potable water nearby, and a nice hiking trail. The hosts were welcoming and informative, they even came by to check on campers and offer firewood.

@HerbertS599 · Camped on Jul 18, 2021 at Campsite #21

Sites are well spread apart. Do not have the right on top of one another feel. Quiet, as the campground is near the end of the road. Some sites would be hard to back a trailer into. We had to enter the exit and back in.

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