Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground Near

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Sunlit Black Canyon of the Gunnison cliff face as seen from the South Rim

Recycling and trash disposal options available in South Rim Campground

One of South Rim Campground's electric sites

South Rim Campground standard non-electric site

A campsite at South Rim Campground showing the firepit and picnic table.

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Pet Friendly

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84 total sites

RV Sites 72 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 12 sites Check Availability

About Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

A camping trip to the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park makes for a beautiful getaway for sightseeing, stargazing, and hiking. The park protects the most dramatic section of the Gunnison River Canyon; no other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths of Black Canyon.

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Currently open - May 14 to Dec 31

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⛺ A001, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A002, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A003, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A004, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A005, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A006, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 22 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A008, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 14 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A009, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 13 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A010, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 14 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A011, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 14 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A012, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A013, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A014, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 11 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A015, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 12 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A016, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A017, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 14 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A018, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 11 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A019, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 12 ft wide · Gravel

⛺ A020, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 A021, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 12 ft wide · Paved

🚐 A022, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 17 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A023, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Gravel

⛺ A024, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A025, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 A026, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 12 ft wide · Gravel

⛺ A027, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 A028, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 9 ft wide · Gravel

⛺ A029, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 A030, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 12 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A031, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A034, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 10 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 B001, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 22 × 12 ft

🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 10 ft

🚐 B003, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 33 × 30 ft

🚐 B004, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 42 × 11 ft

🚐 B005, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 52 × 12 ft

🚐 B006, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 38 × 20 ft

🚐 B007, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B008, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B009, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B011, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B012, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B013, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B014, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B015, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B016, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B017, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B018, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B019, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B020, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B021, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B022, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B023, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

⛺ C001, Loop: Loop C Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 C003, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Gravel

🚐 C005, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 42 × 18 ft · Gravel

🚐 C006, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 C007, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C008, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C009, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C010, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C011, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C012, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C013, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C014, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C015, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C016, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C017, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C018, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C019, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C020, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C021, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C022, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C023, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C024, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C025, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C026, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C027, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C028, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C029, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C030, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C031, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C032, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through

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⛺ A001, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A002, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A003, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A004, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A005, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A006, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 22 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A008, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 14 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A009, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 13 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A010, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 14 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A011, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 14 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A012, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A013, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A014, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 11 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A015, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 12 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A016, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A017, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 14 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A018, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 11 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A019, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 12 ft wide · Gravel

⛺ A020, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 A021, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 12 ft wide · Paved

🚐 A022, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 17 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A023, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Gravel

⛺ A024, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ A025, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 A026, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 12 ft wide · Gravel

⛺ A027, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 A028, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 9 ft wide · Gravel

⛺ A029, Loop: Loop A Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 A030, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 12 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A031, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 A034, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 10 ft wide · Gravel

🚐 B001, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 22 × 12 ft

🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 70 × 10 ft

🚐 B003, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 33 × 30 ft

🚐 B004, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 42 × 11 ft

🚐 B005, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 52 × 12 ft

🚐 B006, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 38 × 20 ft

🚐 B007, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B008, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B009, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B011, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B012, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B013, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B014, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B015, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B016, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B017, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B018, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B019, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B020, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B021, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B022, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

🚐 B023, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

⛺ C001, Loop: Loop C Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 C003, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Gravel

🚐 C005, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 42 × 18 ft · Gravel

🚐 C006, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 C007, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C008, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C009, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C010, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C011, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C012, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C013, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C014, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C015, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C016, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C017, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C018, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C019, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C020, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C021, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C022, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C023, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C024, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C025, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C026, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C027, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C028, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C029, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C030, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C031, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 C032, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through

Reviews (685)

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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

Review Summary

4.3

685 reviews

58.5%

401

26.3%

180

9.1%

3.2%

2.9%

Carsten B

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August 10, 2024 • Stayed at: C026, Loop: Loop C

Nice place, no cell reception, great ranger programs in the evenings.

Gail K

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August 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B013, Loop: Loop B

Beautiful

Patrick O

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August 9, 2024 • Stayed at: C016, Loop: Loop C

This park doesn't get the press it deserves, but the fewer folks means you aren't twenty people deep to see the canyon. Remote enough to experience serious darkness and solitude. Campgrounds are easy with clean grounds and restrooms. Put this trip as the stop along the route for the Million Dollar highway and see that Colorado away from the resorts.

rodney B

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August 7, 2024 • Stayed at: B017, Loop: Loop B

Ranger talk was very interesting and informative.
Road construction and dust just had to deal with it.
Toilets were basic.

Forrest S

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August 7, 2024 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B

Vault toilets were not being cleaned. Road construction, while necessary, was a downer with all the noise.

Chris B

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August 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B009, Loop: Loop B

Chris B

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August 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B009, Loop: Loop B

Chris B

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August 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B009, Loop: Loop B

Sarah C

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August 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: Loop B

Black Canyon of the Gunnison was so amazing, beautiful, and relaxing. It is such an overlooked park in the national park system. Everything from the Lower Canyon to the Top of the South Rim is wow inducing. The park rangers at both the visitor center and the ranger talks were engaging and powerful for our family. We learned so much. The campgrounds were well kept despite the limited facilities. TIP- make sure you buy your wood before taking the road up into the park.

Chris B

Verified

August 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B009, 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

Map of Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground location at Montrose, CO, United States

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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.

Nearest town

Montrose, CO - 14 mi

About 22 min to downtown

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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