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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
Robert E
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: B022, Loop: Loop B
Liked the camp site although the online photos did not match the actual site (B22). Thee is just enough room to park a 19' travel trailer. And the space is dug into a rise so that the rear end of the space is 3' below the rear of the site and surrounded with large rocks. Be also aware that although drinking water is available, obtaining the water is a pain due to very low water pressure.
Jose V
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A
A30 camping spot rocks. Plenty of space for a large tent and several small tents. Grill was away from the road so that’s a plus. Water was limited but I knew about the water leak between B & C which should’ve been fixed by now.
Michael S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: C030, Loop: Loop C
A most amazing place.
Andrew L
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: Loop A
Nice camp area. Little tight, so you’re in your neighbor’s business, but that’s ok if you’re friendly and offer some adult beverages and end up talking under the stars into the night. My campsite was the walking path to the outhouses, website didn’t show that in the picture, might watch out for that.
Scott C
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: Loop C
Beautiful
Donna H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: B019, Loop: Loop B
Excellent site 019 in B loop. Area worked nicely for class B camper. I felt secluded in this spot with lots of shade. Site was pretty level. Area was very clean
Barb E
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: A027, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful spot. Very nice campground and camp host. The drive down to the bottom of the canyon was worth it. Easy to follow trail maps, as well.
Erin H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: C008, Loop: Loop C
This was my first time camping and visiting any park farther from home than Palmer Park in Colorado Springs.
The experience was amazing, I am at a loss for words.
I didn't make it the whole way on the hiking trail, but it was quite fun. It's amazing how many of them there are, too! I need to build up some stamina so I can do the whole thing, and hike of them next time.
The many scenic vistas are worth stopping for along the road, and there was a geological talk from the park rangers at one of them at 11 that I caught the tail end of, which was fun to listen to and learn about.
On the trails, watch for tiny wildlife too, not just the bigger ones. We found a tiny little lizard maybe an inch long trying to blend in with the rocks sunning itself.
Austin S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: A034, Loop: Loop A
Great location near the south rim and the rim rock trail.
If you see the wild turkeys, please tell them I said hi 😊
Nadine H
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: B016, Loop: Loop B
very nice, quiet campsite.
Well-equipped parking space, not far to the toilet. very good place for stargazing
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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