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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
Jane D
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: Loop B
When it is very warm and you are there for a 4 day stay and there is no water tap near ones campsite it is a bit trying. Construction and the closeness of campsites to the busy road detracted from the experience.
Jenny R
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: B019, Loop: Loop B
This campground is pure heaven. We loved it. Stayed for 4 nights.
Arturo H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: C022, Loop: Loop C
I’ve camped at this camp site previously so I knew what to expect. The individual sires are well maintained, as are the toilet facilites. They were working on an infrastructure project along the road to the Visitor’s Center while I was there, but that didn’t really impact me much.
Anthony P
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: C006, Loop: Loop C
The campground was great, fairly quiet and the sites, where we stayed, were separated from others. The sites are a bit small, which was not a problem for us with tents but not for a big trailer or RV. The access to trails and the visitor center is awesome. The only other thing I would suggest is having a contractor offer some small items like fire wood and maybe some provisions. Great campground, clean sites and bathrooms, and beautiful.
Lee M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: A011, Loop: Loop A
Clean vault toilets. Nice campsite.
Donald W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: C020, Loop: Loop C
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison is very beautiful and interesting. The Visitors Center and pullouts/points of view are excellent.
The campground is marginal for parking and spacing. Most spaces are just pull-offs of the road, which is narrow, allowing very little room between campers. We wouldn't stay at the campground again, but would certainly visit the area for its beauty and scenery.
Alexa P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A
Nice fairly private campsite surrounded by trees, campground seemed great overall. Had deer walk through our campsite a couple times, plus a variety of birds
Mary S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop C
This campground was a nice place to stay and wasn’t too noisy or busy. It was a good bass for exploring the south rim and there’s a hiking trail that connects the campground to the Visitor Center. There is water available in a couple places, but one isn’t supposed to use it for bathing or dishwashing. It was a bit of a walk from C Loop to the garbage dumpsters.
Alexandre G
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: Loop A
Good campsite amenities, lots of wildlife, clean bathrooms, interesting and friendly ranger talk at the amphitheater.
Bekki F
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: B018, Loop: Loop B
Lovely campground with great ranger programs nightly. Hiking straight from campground.
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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