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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
Amy S
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: C008, Loop: Loop C
Campground is pretty bare bones. Most sites are small, some are close to the road and some are set back a bit into the trees. This site had a small bit of shade at the back of the site but was otherwise mostly in the sun.
Michael C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: Loop B
We enjoyed staying in the campground. The sites were clean and in great condition. There were lots of trees to make it feel private and we had plenty of room for our camper. We'd recommend for anyone that wants to experience of the Black Canyon, to say nothing of the night sky.
Eliza N
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: C017, Loop: Loop C
Great spot
Chad T
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: Loop A
Great secluded camp site. I liked the separate space for the tent which was big enough for a 4 person tent (with room to spare). The bathrooms were about a 2 minute walk and were very clean and smelled fresh and even had hand sanitizer. There was potable water at the front of the loop road. Overall I would highly recommend site A13. There was no cell service for ATT or Tmobile at the camp site.
Elizabeth m
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: B017, Loop: Loop B
Quiet & well maintained.
Karlee J
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A011, Loop: Loop A
Our location was nice, but my only complaint was in the description it says shaded. This spot is not shaded for our tent, nor for the picnic table. What is nice is it is a nice view of the stars. The bathrooms were clean and there was a working water spigot.
David B
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A029, Loop: Loop A
Great experience, friendly & knowledgeable staff
Amanda L
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A022, Loop: Loop A
Nice campground. The bathrooms are pit toilets but were some of the nicest I've used. There is one spot to get clean water, so bring containers to carry / store it. Because Black Canyon is a dark sky park, the campground has minimal lighting which allows for SPECTACULAR views of the night sky.
We didn't find any information about dishwashing/gray water disposal and our bear box (site A22) was broken). We tried to locate a ranger or the camp host (who does have a site), but we never found either one. We left a note on the host's whiteboard for a few hours but then just solved the problem ourselves and erased it.
Elisa L
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: C017, Loop: Loop C
C17 was a great shady spot
Stephen c
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: C007, Loop: Loop C
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a gem of a national park with incredible views, great history, and some nice walks.
The South rim campground was a bit disappointing as the camping sites are very small and feel crowded.
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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