Warning
GeneralThere 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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About Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground
Number of accommodations: 84
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Hiking
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Pet friendly
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (567)
What Guests Are Saying
Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with stunning canyon views and abundant birdlife, making it a great destination for nature lovers. While many sites are small and close together, some offer privacy and easy access to trails. The campground is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities, electric sites, and a calm atmosphere, although it lacks water hookups and running water.
What Guests Are Saying
Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with stunning canyon views and abundant birdlife, making it a great destination for nature lovers. While many sites are small and close together, some offer privacy and easy access to trails. The campground is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities, electric sites, and a calm atmosphere, although it lacks water hookups and running water.
Review Summary
Emily R
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: A027, Loop: Loop A
The campsite was awesome! I like that there were bushes and shrubs that made the campsite seem private as opposed to right next to other people camping.
The Rim Trail leaving the campground to the visitor center was incredible!! I highly recommend this hike. Also, Warner's Point Trail was very cool.
Montrose isn't too far away, so if you need to stock up on food or water before you go, it's a great place to go.
The campsite does provide water but it is transported up and I am sure during busy seasons, it may run out. So take water with you anyways.
John Y
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
Excellent campground. Very well maintained, adequate spaces between sites, some sites with shade.
Josie L
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: Loop B
perfectly happy experience. being in the park makes a BIG difference. We had plenty of space for a 30ft trailer and truck. Park staff was very friendly at every turn. Wish we could've stayed longer
Steve L
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: A008, Loop: Loop A
GReat campground. Savanah was a super interpetive ranger. Very good speaker and kept everyones attention with her enthusiasm for her subject and audience. Visitor center was very imformative. Campground was clean and well maintained.
David C
VerifiedOctober 5, 2023 • Stayed at: C006, Loop: Loop C
Campsites were small. Did not expect them to be basically roadside turnouts. No generators allowed per the ONE sign in only ONE bathroom (huh??). No outdoor showers, no use of water for dishwashing..... also on the ONE sign in the BATHROOM ..... imagine a very narrow road with campers on each side heel to toe.... that's this place
Michael S
VerifiedOctober 4, 2023 • Stayed at: A022, Loop: Loop A
My wife and I had a very nice time in the campground. Nothing fancy about it; just a quiet, clean and beautiful place, especially on a great autumn day/night. One suggestion would be to let campers know if the fire danger is high enough to prohibit campfires. Or, maybe I just missed the sign giving that information. PS, I had never heard of this National Park prior to our visit. It is definitely a well-kept secret and a true national treasure.
Shelli R
VerifiedOctober 4, 2023 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison is gorgeous and yet another beautiful national park to visit. The canyon views are stunning and majestic and the fall colors are overwhelmingly lovely. While I can appreciate rustic and charming, the trees and bushes are severely overgrown with many fire pits actually located UNDER hanging tree branches. The campground was clean and the ranger programs were fun and informative.
E V
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: A019, Loop: Loop A
Campground is very tight, and many RV spots that say they are pull through are really just a pull off on the side of the narrow road that runs through the campground, so definitely research your site beforehand, especially if you have a larger camper. FF sites fill up fast and early, so reservations definitely recommended.
Stephen P
VerifiedOctober 2, 2023 • Stayed at: A026, Loop: Loop A
A beautiful site in a stunning park - highly recommend. Site was clean and spacious and pretty private/
Keith E
VerifiedOctober 2, 2023 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: Loop B
A wonderful national park and great to have an electric hook-up in the campground.
Location Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground
Address:
10346 Hwy. 347
Montrose, CO, 81401
United States
The park is located approximately 250 miles (402 km) southwest of Denver. The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is 15 miles (24 km) east of Montrose, CO, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347.
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 50 and Colorado Highway 347, located approximately 15 miles west of Montrose, CO.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.5506 / -107.687
Elevation: 2518 feet
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.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThere 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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Last updated: June 13, 2026
