Warning
GeneralThere 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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About Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground
Number of accommodations: 84
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Hiking
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Reviews (567)
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.
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
Jose S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: A003, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful Park, downside is light pollution from Montrose creeps on the supposed "dark sky" of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Jerry S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: Loop B
Cool and quiet
Meeke v
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful park and great hike to the visitors center
ANNE T
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A
We enjoyed our camping visit and thought the campground was adequate. The nightly ranger shows were quite informative and fun. The only supply missing was not being able to buy ice at the visitor center but of having to drive into the nearest town. Montrose has a nice community center where showers can be bought and
an excellent western history museum.
Paul M
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop C
Our family (3 kids- 5, 8, and 11) had a blast camping and hiking. This place was as mesmerizing as I had hoped it would be, and the night sky was as awesome as the daytime views of the canyon. We plan to return and go down the East Portal road next time. C-10 was a great campsite- not too close or too far from a couple of bathrooms, and at the periphery (but near the canyon and a road, so seemingly safe from “bear frontier” concerns). There were metal “bear boxes@ at each site and a nice metal campfire ring - very convenient! We missed the twilight talk but checked out the nature amphitheater later that night (great place for star-gazing). There is a hiking trail to the visitor center (1 mile) but a quick hike part way there offers awesome views of the canyon. Great place!
Kim N
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: C001, Loop: Loop C
this campground is located at a great point in the park - close to the visitor center, easy drive to the overlooks, and a short drive down to the river. The campground was very clean and quiet
Karyl B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: Loop B
Saw a bear one morning right in my camp site! Luckily I was inside looking out at him. Pretty exciting.
Kenneth M
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B019, Loop: Loop B
secluded campsite, friendly rangers. Wish it had a dump statiom
Madison K
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
The campground was easy to find. We loved walking the canyon rim at sunset. The bathrooms are drop toilets but smell surprisingly good. There is drinking water and dumpsters. The campgrounds are a good size with shrubs/ small trees to separate sites. Minimal shade.
Michael F
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A016, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful location, nice sites. Note: Not all bear boxes are in working conditions (ours - site A016 - couldn't be secured shut). Great ranger led presentaion in the evening.
Location Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground
Address:
10346 Hwy. 347
Montrose, CO, 81401
United States
The park is located approximately 250 miles (402 km) southwest of Denver. The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is 15 miles (24 km) east of Montrose, CO, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347.
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
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
GeneralThere 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
