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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

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

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
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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
No Hookups
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 (567)

Verified Only

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

4.4
567 reviews
5
60.3%
342
4
26.8%
152
3
7.9%
45
2
2.6%
15
1
2.3%
13

Greg H

Verified

October 2, 2023 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: Loop B

4

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Diane K

Verified

October 1, 2023 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A

4

It was a phenomenal site, looking into the canyon and also driving down to the bottom. Campground was nice, clean bathrooms and fairly secluded from one another. Ranger talk was interesting and informative

Michael S

Verified

September 26, 2023 • Stayed at: A023, Loop: Loop A

5

Campsite was clean with enough space to be comfortable. Rangers were friendly and conducted excellent briefing on bats, geology, and the people who were native to the area. Also, interesting history of the exploration and construction of the tunnel.

Armando L

Verified

September 26, 2023 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: Loop A

3

I understand this isn't simple and easy, but the lack of a dump station and fresh water for an RV is tough to manage. It would be a very welcome feature for the campground.

Annmarie F

Verified

September 25, 2023 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A

4

Nice location, bathrooms where kept clean and water was easy to refill both just a bottle and my larger jug. Had rain for most of my stay there. Would comeback to this campground if visiting the area.

Allison W

Verified

September 24, 2023 • Stayed at: C024, Loop: Loop C

5

Beautiful campsite and was amazing to wake up in the national park! Well maintained campsite and the trees make your site feel private. Highly recommend.

Jason L

Verified

September 23, 2023 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: Loop A

5

Gorgeous park. Both south rim and east portal campgrounds were great. Next time we’ll be getting permits to enter the canyon.

Mark N

Verified

September 22, 2023 • Stayed at: A016, Loop: Loop A

5

Our campsite had nice separation from our neighbors. We did not feel crowded.

Robert E

Verified

September 21, 2023 • Stayed at: B022, Loop: Loop B

3

Liked the camp site although the online photos did not match the actual site (B22). Thee is just enough room to park a 19' travel trailer. And the space is dug into a rise so that the rear end of the space is 3' below the rear of the site and surrounded with large rocks. Be also aware that although drinking water is available, obtaining the water is a pain due to very low water pressure.

Kelley J

Verified

September 21, 2023 • Stayed at: A028, Loop: Loop A

5

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Location Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

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

Highway access

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

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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

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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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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