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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
Colton M
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: A027, Loop: Loop A
Great time!
Lesa P
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: Loop B
Great sites close to visitor center but yet just far enough away for an excellent trail option as well!
Anne M
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: A026, Loop: Loop A
An exceptional and ideal place to explore this wonderful park. We loved our two-night stay, both during the day and at night. Watching the milky way was truly magical :)
Sarah P
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C031, Loop: Loop C
What a wonderful place to camp! The vault toilets were well maintained, and the view of the sky was fantastic. (We got up in the middle of the night to check out the Milky Way.) Fair warning—we tent camped over Memorial Day weekend; highs were near 80 but it dropped into the 40s at night. We ended up buying hoodies to sleep in (inside our sleeping bags) during our trip over to Ouray.
If you’re driving over to Ouray, Eatery 66 in Ridgway is a great local joint! The food is good and prices aren’t terrible, especially for vacation towns.
BJ B
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B018, Loop: Loop B
I loved my first visit to the park. However B18 site has an extreme slant to the site. Be very careful in how your park your rig!
Ray P
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: B023, Loop: Loop B
Great spot, quiet even though it backs to the road. Deer in the morning on the path through the campsite and lots of birds. South Rim visitor center is educational and has a great gift shop and the rangers there are friendly and super informative. The ranger led talks were interesting and the right length for kids. Lori (a Ranger) was wonderful and gave us the perfect hike recommendation. An excellent national park experience.
Teresa B
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: C020, Loop: Loop C
Campsites private, pit toilets very clean.
Joe S
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B
Joe S
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B
Joe S
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B
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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