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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
Keith E
VerifiedOctober 2, 2023 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: Loop B
A wonderful national park and great to have an electric hook-up in the campground.
Stephen P
VerifiedOctober 2, 2023 • Stayed at: A026, Loop: Loop A
A beautiful site in a stunning park - highly recommend. Site was clean and spacious and pretty private/
Diane K
VerifiedOctober 1, 2023 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
It was a phenomenal site, looking into the canyon and also driving down to the bottom. Campground was nice, clean bathrooms and fairly secluded from one another. Ranger talk was interesting and informative
Armando L
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: Loop A
I understand this isn't simple and easy, but the lack of a dump station and fresh water for an RV is tough to manage. It would be a very welcome feature for the campground.
Michael S
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: A023, Loop: Loop A
Campsite was clean with enough space to be comfortable. Rangers were friendly and conducted excellent briefing on bats, geology, and the people who were native to the area. Also, interesting history of the exploration and construction of the tunnel.
Annmarie F
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
Nice location, bathrooms where kept clean and water was easy to refill both just a bottle and my larger jug. Had rain for most of my stay there. Would comeback to this campground if visiting the area.
Allison W
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: C024, Loop: Loop C
Beautiful campsite and was amazing to wake up in the national park! Well maintained campsite and the trees make your site feel private. Highly recommend.
Jason L
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2023 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: Loop A
Gorgeous park. Both south rim and east portal campgrounds were great. Next time we’ll be getting permits to enter the canyon.
Mark N
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: A016, Loop: Loop A
Our campsite had nice separation from our neighbors. We did not feel crowded.
Kelley J
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: A028, Loop: Loop A
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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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