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Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

10346 Hwy. 347, Montrose, Colorado, United States

Warning

General

There is no set date to reopen the South Rim Campground in 2026 due to the damage from South Rim Fire. Loops B and C were heavily damaged. The park will assess the South Rim Campground in Spring 2026 after the snow melts, then begin to plan for rehabilitation. For more information on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, please visit the park website's Current Conditions page. 

Sunlit Black Canyon of the Gunnison cliff face as seen from the South Rim
One of South Rim Campground's electric sites
Recycling and trash disposal options available in South Rim Campground
South Rim Campground standard non-electric site
A campsite at South Rim Campground showing the firepit and picnic table.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

A camping trip to the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park makes for a beautiful getaway for sightseeing, stargazing, and hiking. The park protects the most dramatic section of the Gunnison River Canyon; no other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths of Black Canyon.

Number of accommodations: 84

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly

Sites & Availability

84 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ A001, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A002, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A003, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A004, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A005, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A006, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A008, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A009, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A010, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A011, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A012, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A013, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A014, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A015, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A016, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A017, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A018, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A019, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A020, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A021, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A022, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A023, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A024, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A025, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A026, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A027, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A028, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A029, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A030, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A031, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A034, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B001, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B003, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B004, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B005, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B006, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B007, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B008, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B009, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B011, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B012, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B013, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B014, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B015, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B016, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B017, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B018, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B019, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B020, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B021, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B022, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B023, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ C001, Loop: Loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 C003, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C005, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C006, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C007, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C008, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C009, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C010, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C011, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C012, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C013, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C014, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C015, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C016, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C017, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C018, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C019, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C020, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C021, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C022, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C023, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C024, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C025, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C026, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C027, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C028, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C029, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C030, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C031, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C032, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (162)

Verified Only

Review Summary

4.4
162 reviews
5
57.4%
93
4
28.4%
46
3
10.5%
17
2
2.5%
4
1
1.2%
2

Deb L

Verified

May 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A020, Loop: Loop A

5

This park was a hidden gem. The tent sites were large with beautiful views. Plenty of water for refilling and it's nice to have a dish washing area.

Cheryl K

Verified

May 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A011, Loop: Loop A

5

We're bagging Western National Parks - Black Canyon of the Gunnison was the last and one of the most unexpected and memorable (along with Pinnacles in CA). We rode our bikes along the Rim, did some hiking and enjoyed the well designed campground. The Visitor Center had some unique store items (and in house movie, rather than on the website would be appreciated).
All of the staff...Rangers and volunteers....were friendly and helpful.
But shhhhhhhh......don't tell too many about this place!

Mary L

Verified

May 20, 2025 • Stayed at: A029, Loop: Loop A

4

The campsite was excellent. My one complaint was the noise …campers were loud until 1:30 am. There was no host on site. Black Canyon is amazing!

Josie C

Verified

May 18, 2025 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A

5

Campsite and bathrooms were all very well maintained. The bear proof containers on site were helpful in keeping our things safe. Great site, would definitely recommend to anyone interested in camping here!

Justin L

Verified

May 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A026, Loop: Loop A

5

A "DO-NOT-MISS" park! Upon entering Black Canyon of The Gunnison, you're immediately given stunning views and from then on, they do not get old. The park is super easy to get around in a car and each spot is gorgeous. You'll have trouble deciding which is your favorite. I think we settled on watching the sunset at Dragon's point as being ours. Both the visitors center and campsites are close by and wonderful. We stayed for a night in Loop A and would happily go back. Our hike out to Warner point in the morning was a really nice way to start our day. To reiterate, the VIEWS! Wow. Think of it as a Grand Canyon experience at a much more intimate scale with a fraction of the crowds. Well, actually no crowds. Many of our vista spots and hikes we had to ourselves. Loved it.

Julie B

Verified

May 2, 2025 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: Loop A

5

Wonderfully quiet campground, clean and well kept vault toilets, and wildlife throughout the day, including tom turkey and mule deer! Trails and overlooks uncrowded and little traffic. A hidden gem!

Bradley D

Verified

May 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: Loop A

3

Just dissapointed that tent campers were occuping sites designed for car/truck camping. There were no places available for my cab over truck camper. Plenty of walk-in tent only camp sites availabe, but not utilized by the folks occuptying the pull-in car/truck slots. Only five of the car/truck slots....very limited.

Adelaide B

Verified

April 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A

5

Beautiful, quiet and dark - just what the doctor ordered.

Debra M

Verified

October 28, 2024 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B

5

This park is very beautiful but unless you plan extensive hiking can be done in one day. The campground was very nice with lots of trees, shade and breezy. Most sites have electric. Campground is a distance from the Visitor Center and be sure you have everything you need before you set up.

Scott M

Verified

September 24, 2024 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: Loop A

5

Campground was great. We walked over for an evening ranger talk on flora and fauna in the canyon that was excellent. We had a lovely experience.

Location Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

Address:
10346 Hwy. 347
Montrose, CO, 81401
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.5506 / -107.687

Elevation: 2518 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
General

There are no water hookups or dump station at South Rim Campground.
General

Cell phone reception is unreliable in the area. 
General

Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
General

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
General

This is a high elevation facility (8,000 feet/2438m). Learn how to "Take it Easy at Altitude" and more on the park's Safety web page. 
General

Weather varies greatly from the canyon rim to the canyon floor; bring appropriate clothing
General

Generator use is not permitted.
General

There is NO wood collection or firewood sales in the park. Don't Move Firewood : Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. 

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

There is no set date to reopen the South Rim Campground in 2026 due to the damage from South Rim Fire. Loops B and C were heavily damaged. The park will assess the South Rim Campground in Spring 2026 after the snow melts, then begin to plan for rehabilitation. For more information on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, please visit the park website's Current Conditions page. 

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