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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
Amy C
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
One of my favorite places ever! So beautiful!
Daniel P
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: A028, Loop: Loop A
Campsite were nice, bathrooms were clean
John D
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
Great campsite for our tent, excellent view of the night sky for stargazing, quiet at night.
Candace B
VerifiedJune 27, 2024 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: Loop B
Small sites, vault toilets. Value here is in the location.
Heather H
VerifiedJune 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: Loop B
Campground was fairly quiet, electricity was nice to have. Vault toilets were not well kept up with. Site had dirt and more dirt. Would recommend overall. Walk to dog friendly hike trailhead.
Michael P
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
This is a pretty nice campground, typical of other national park campgrounds I have camped in. The spots are pretty small but our trailer is 22’ so we were able to manage. The driveway for this site isn’t the best. It was a little tricky getting level in spot B11 and our step ended up about a foot short of the bushes out front making it a little trickier getting in and out of the trailer. That said the table, fire pit, and tent pad are nice and set back in the trees a bit. Probably a better tent spot than RV.
Anna Lena H
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: A009, Loop: Loop A
We liked the campsite. Even though there is not much space between each of them it still feels like you have enough privacy.
Paul B
VerifiedOctober 18, 2023 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: Loop B
Nice pull through site with electric. Close enough to the pit toilets that we got some aromas when the wind was right. Note that the fire ring and picnic table are on the left side of the site.
Theresa D
VerifiedOctober 17, 2023 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: Loop C
Enjoyed my third visit to Black Canyon as much as I did the first time. A lot to admire and enjoy the walking to the sites and the hikes around the Visitor Center. The campground was great, quiet
Emily R
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: A027, Loop: Loop A
The campsite was awesome! I like that there were bushes and shrubs that made the campsite seem private as opposed to right next to other people camping.
The Rim Trail leaving the campground to the visitor center was incredible!! I highly recommend this hike. Also, Warner's Point Trail was very cool.
Montrose isn't too far away, so if you need to stock up on food or water before you go, it's a great place to go.
The campsite does provide water but it is transported up and I am sure during busy seasons, it may run out. So take water with you anyways.
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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