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2026 Season availability
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- Pet friendly
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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
Frauke H
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: A034, Loop: Loop A
A very nice campground with deer coming onto it. Our first site A 034 was a little narrow for our 30 ft RV, with many branches hanging in. But we were allowed to change it.
Sally E
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: A023, Loop: Loop A
Terrible campground. Most of the sites are just pull offs, parking on the edge of the narrow road going through the campground. Several, like the one I was in, was sort of a shared site. It had a pull thru, which was a slight improvement, but they put two sites in the pull through! All of the sites are crammed together. I would not recommend staying here.
Ozlu A
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: C001, Loop: Loop C
The campsites are.not very close to each other. Ours was relatively private and we enjoyed it!
callan h
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
Good campground in good location. Decently private between sites, but definitely not isolated. Pit toilets were pretty well maintained, but a lot of flies. Bear safe storage containers on site were helpful. Most sites had decent tent spots, but a few weren’t as level or clear.
Laura S
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: Loop A
Tent site was spacious, clean, and level. Outhouse is nearby and good (clean, stocked w/TP). Neighbors were near enough to hear their conversations, but that's to be expected in a campground. I'd camp there again.
Emeterio R
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: C031, Loop: Loop C
Really enjoyed the campground in an absolutely beautiful park. It is a very basic campground. It had two vault toilets for the campground. There is no area to wash your dishes. Campground is located near the amphitheater and a few trails.
Arnie T
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: Loop A
The canyon was incredible and awesome and definitely worth the trip. The campground was nothing special though. Pretty basic and a bit cramped. I only had a tent so no problem. People with RVs and trailers seemed a bit tight in their spaces. No showers or amenities. Felt very safe there even with all the bear warnings.
Pauline G
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
The campground was need and tidy, Park personnel was helpful, professional, and very knowledgeable about all things in the park. Obtaining the wilderness hiking permit was easy & straightforward.
Amanda L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: Loop A
My personal favorite of all the parks!
Campground - busy when we visited in late August, clean facilities though and well maintained. Most spots are very close together and there is no cell service at the campground. You can get service as you drive up to the high point though.
Elizabeth P
VerifiedAugust 26, 2024 • Stayed at: C012, Loop: Loop C
We stayed in site C012 with a 15 ft trailer camper. I would not recommend this site if you have a trailer. It was really difficult to pull our camper up to the best spot and it left no additional room for our truck to fit. If you are tent camping, I would definitely recommend this spot! Beautiful site, lots of trees and foliage, felt secluded enough.
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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