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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
Laura L
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: Loop B
This is a lovely campground with many birds to enjoy. The canyon views are beautiful and the trip to the east portal was memorable. Trees and vegetation between campsites provided some privacy.
Joshua L
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: A022, Loop: Loop A
Amazing park! Super unique campground, sites were close together but still secluded. The sunset and stargazing was superb! Make sure to bring lots of water as they truck in a limited amount only for drinking. (None for bathing/cooking/cleaning). Would definitely recommend!
Frank L
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: A011, Loop: Loop A
Campsite-Size OK, Privacy could be better, Neighborhood al little to near. Restrooms OK. No View to the Canyon or somewhere else of the landscape.
Nathan W
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: C030, Loop: Loop C
We loved staying at this campsite. It was a little narrow, but plenty of space to fit our small two person tent. We had a nice fire in the provided firepit and the parking spot was only a few feet away. The bathroom was a maybe a 3-4 minute walk. The best part of the campsite was the attached trailhead. We entered the Rim Rock Trail at the campground which led to the visitor center. We were then able to hike the Oak Flat Trail which branched into the Uplands trail and looped all the way back right down the street from our campsite.
Morgan H
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: Loop A
I had a lovely stay and visit !
Caitlynn P
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A034, Loop: Loop A
Stayed in site 34 on loop A. Very quiet and private, lots of foliage surrounding the site. We were there in June when the wildflowers were in bloom- very pretty!
Matthew R
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B
Our site (B014) had a 4-foot round and over 1-foot-high bolder right in the middle of the site even though it was supposed to be able to accommodate a 30-foot trailer. I tried to put the rock on the driver's side of the trailer, but then the door opened into a tree/bush. We ended up having to have this boulder right under the trailer. But could not back all the way in because it would hit the axle. The Park Ranger we spoke with said to post a review. The rock needs to be removed from the site.
Joseph B
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A018, Loop: Loop A
Joseph B
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A018, Loop: Loop A
Joseph B
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A018, Loop: Loop A
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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