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2026 Season availability
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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
Mary L
VerifiedMay 20, 2025 • Stayed at: A029, Loop: Loop A
The campsite was excellent. My one complaint was the noise …campers were loud until 1:30 am. There was no host on site. Black Canyon is amazing!
Josie C
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
Campsite and bathrooms were all very well maintained. The bear proof containers on site were helpful in keeping our things safe. Great site, would definitely recommend to anyone interested in camping here!
Justin L
VerifiedMay 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A026, Loop: Loop A
A "DO-NOT-MISS" park! Upon entering Black Canyon of The Gunnison, you're immediately given stunning views and from then on, they do not get old. The park is super easy to get around in a car and each spot is gorgeous. You'll have trouble deciding which is your favorite. I think we settled on watching the sunset at Dragon's point as being ours. Both the visitors center and campsites are close by and wonderful. We stayed for a night in Loop A and would happily go back. Our hike out to Warner point in the morning was a really nice way to start our day. To reiterate, the VIEWS! Wow. Think of it as a Grand Canyon experience at a much more intimate scale with a fraction of the crowds. Well, actually no crowds. Many of our vista spots and hikes we had to ourselves. Loved it.
Julie B
VerifiedMay 2, 2025 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: Loop A
Wonderfully quiet campground, clean and well kept vault toilets, and wildlife throughout the day, including tom turkey and mule deer! Trails and overlooks uncrowded and little traffic. A hidden gem!
Bradley D
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: Loop A
Just dissapointed that tent campers were occuping sites designed for car/truck camping. There were no places available for my cab over truck camper. Plenty of walk-in tent only camp sites availabe, but not utilized by the folks occuptying the pull-in car/truck slots. Only five of the car/truck slots....very limited.
Adelaide B
VerifiedApril 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful, quiet and dark - just what the doctor ordered.
Debra M
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
This park is very beautiful but unless you plan extensive hiking can be done in one day. The campground was very nice with lots of trees, shade and breezy. Most sites have electric. Campground is a distance from the Visitor Center and be sure you have everything you need before you set up.
Scott M
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: Loop A
Campground was great. We walked over for an evening ranger talk on flora and fauna in the canyon that was excellent. We had a lovely experience.
Sonia D
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful campground but be prepared for no running water or light at the bathrooms. Sites private and very close to the loop road
Micaela H
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop C
Location and site were great! Close to the restroom. Site was well maintained and private due to the foliage.
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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