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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (685)
What Guests Are Saying
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground offers breathtaking views and a peaceful environment, making it a great spot for camping. Many reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the helpfulness of the camp host, as well as the accessibility of restrooms and water. However, recent wildfires have led to some sites being less than ideal, with limited shade and closeness of campsites, which affected some visitors' experiences. Overall, it remains a beautiful destination worth visiting despite the challenges.
What Guests Are Saying
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground offers breathtaking views and a peaceful environment, making it a great spot for camping. Many reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the helpfulness of the camp host, as well as the accessibility of restrooms and water. However, recent wildfires have led to some sites being less than ideal, with limited shade and closeness of campsites, which affected some visitors' experiences. Overall, it remains a beautiful destination worth visiting despite the challenges.
Review Summary
Susan R
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B020, Loop: Loop B
Such a beautiful park.
We did two wonderful hikes.
Remember no water available for your RV
Sophie W
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop C
It is with a sad heart that we write this review, as we may have been some of the last people to camp here before the South Rim Wildfire (our checkout was the morning the fire started, and we were woken by and witness to several lightning storms - with little to no rain - throughout the early hours and typical waking hours of that morning, all right above our heads). The campground overall has tight site spots, very hard to fit even two tents, but our spot had plenty of space and was perfectly situated close to the trail that takes you to the Visitor Center, which was a wonderful hike itself (our site was visited by several deer, chipmunks, and birds probably because we were backed onto a trail). We felt tucked away from others driving into the loop (C), and had enough shade to cover our tent for at least half the day - some other sites had a little path from the parking spot to the tent pad, and these seemed to also provide that cozy "tucked away" feel. Loops were one-way, vault toilets only, drinkable water, dumpster and mixed recycling available as you left your loop. We hope that the sites are somewhat recoverable in the future and that they can be used for camping once again.
Jay S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful and peaceful.
Amanda G
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: A016, Loop: Loop A
Nice campground and very convenient place to stay while visiting the park.
Christopher P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: A010, Loop: Loop A
There are no water hookups or dump stations at South Rim Campground.
Stayed in Loop A. Vault Toilets and potable drinking water available. No Cell Service.
Enjoyed (2) peaceful nights under the stars.
LaDonna R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A026, Loop: Loop A
This was our first time camping in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Our spot was perfect. Surrounded by shrub trees and bushes, you couldn't really see the neighbors around you. Lots of birds and beautiful sunset views. We were able to park our 20' van level in the spot and enjoy using the picnic table nearby.
Richard L
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
Black Canyon was well maintained and the site was nice. Staff was uniformly helpful and cheery. A great park, and a fine campground.
Ken S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: C007, Loop: Loop C
Not the most aesthetic campgrounds in that no trees actually grow there and the campsites are jammed close together. Pit toilets only. But they serve their purpose, adequate for a one-night stay.
Barry A
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A029, Loop: Loop A
The campsites were nice and the canyon itself was amazing. However, we were bummed out that the park was promised as a true dark sky park but there was a lot of glow coming from Montrose.
Robert H
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: C026, Loop: Loop C
Camping in the park was convenient and we loved our campsite. There are no showers or running water so be prepared for that.
Location & Directions for Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground
10346 Hwy. 347, Montrose, CO 81401 United States
Elevation: 2,518 ft
Getting There
The park is located approximately 250 mi (249.8 mi) southwest of Denver. The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is 15 mi (14.9 mi) east of Montrose, CO, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 50 and Colorado Highway 347, located approximately 15 miles west of Montrose, CO.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
11AM
General
- There are no water hookups or dump station at South Rim Campground.
- Cell phone reception is unreliable in the area.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- 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.
- Weather varies greatly from the canyon rim to the canyon floor; bring appropriate clothing
- Generator use is not permitted.
- 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.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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