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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
Joe S
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B
Carole M
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B
Campsites are tight so you need to review the length restrictions carefully. Bathrooms were clean and campsite was well maintained. Campground lay-out afforded privacy between campsites.
Rebecca N
VerifiedJune 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: Loop A
So fun, make sure to bring extra water on hikes because those inclines were no joke! But they were so worth it!
Deborah B
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: A020, Loop: Loop A
Such a beautiful national park. Highly recommend a visit! This is definitely a primitive campground compared to others we visited on our trip (Capitol Reef, Arches, Great Sand Dunes). It wasn't obvious to us until day two at the park that there was water available at the entrance to the campground. Of course, we had brought water with us but it would have been nice to know there was some potable water available.
Victoria K
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
This site is great! A little close to some of the surrounding campsites, but I love the layout of A7. Had a deer that liked to hang out behind the car parking spot in the bush to eat a snack. We scared each other a couple times but she was curious and never darted off. We probably stood 10 ft apart making eye contact a couple times.
Randy R
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: C028, Loop: Loop C
The campground is in a very beautiful area, however the sites are 1, very very close together - moreso than I had experienced in a lifetime of camping and 2, the sites are incredibly small. Some so small you don't actually have an area to setup a tent, let alone anything else.
Very nice location, but definitely for no more than 3-4 people.
Emily C
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: C015, Loop: Loop C
This site (C15) would be good for a SMALL TENT (6x6 or smaller) OR VAN ONLY. The only place to put pur tent was against the picnic table and the neighbor site's bear box. The photos shown on the app are NOT of this site, they are for the neighboring site. Having said that, the campground was clean and beautiful. Really easy access to hiking trails that lead to the visitor center and beyond
Nicole M
VerifiedJune 1, 2025 • Stayed at: B013, Loop: Loop B
One of my favorite campgrounds.
Deb L
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A020, Loop: Loop A
This park was a hidden gem. The tent sites were large with beautiful views. Plenty of water for refilling and it's nice to have a dish washing area.
Cheryl K
VerifiedMay 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A011, Loop: Loop A
We're bagging Western National Parks - Black Canyon of the Gunnison was the last and one of the most unexpected and memorable (along with Pinnacles in CA). We rode our bikes along the Rim, did some hiking and enjoyed the well designed campground. The Visitor Center had some unique store items (and in house movie, rather than on the website would be appreciated).
All of the staff...Rangers and volunteers....were friendly and helpful.
But shhhhhhhh......don't tell too many about this place!
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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