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Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

10346 Hwy. 347, Montrose, Colorado, United States

Warning

General

There is no set date to reopen the South Rim Campground in 2026 due to the damage from South Rim Fire. Loops B and C were heavily damaged. The park will assess the South Rim Campground in Spring 2026 after the snow melts, then begin to plan for rehabilitation. For more information on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, please visit the park website's Current Conditions page. 

Sunlit Black Canyon of the Gunnison cliff face as seen from the South Rim
One of South Rim Campground's electric sites
Recycling and trash disposal options available in South Rim Campground
South Rim Campground standard non-electric site
A campsite at South Rim Campground showing the firepit and picnic table.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

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.

Number of accommodations: 84

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

84 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ A001, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A002, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A003, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A004, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A005, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A006, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A008, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A009, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A010, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A011, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A012, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A013, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A014, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A015, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A016, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A017, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A018, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A019, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A020, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A021, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A022, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A023, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A024, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A025, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A026, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A027, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A028, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A029, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A030, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A031, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A034, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B001, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B003, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B004, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B005, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B006, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B007, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B008, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B009, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B011, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B012, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B013, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B014, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B015, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B016, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B017, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B018, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B019, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B020, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B021, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B022, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B023, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ C001, Loop: Loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 C003, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C005, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C006, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C007, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C008, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C009, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C010, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C011, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C012, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C013, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C014, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C015, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C016, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C017, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C018, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C019, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C020, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C021, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C022, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C023, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C024, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C025, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C026, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C027, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C028, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C029, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C030, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C031, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C032, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (567)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with stunning canyon views and abundant birdlife, making it a great destination for nature lovers. While many sites are small and close together, some offer privacy and easy access to trails. The campground is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities, electric sites, and a calm atmosphere, although it lacks water hookups and running water.

Review Summary

4.4
567 reviews
5
60.3%
342
4
26.8%
152
3
7.9%
45
2
2.6%
15
1
2.3%
13

DAnna L

Verified

October 1, 2022 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B

5

Very quiet campground. Enjoyed the sunset at Sunset Point.

Nancy B

Verified

September 30, 2022 • Stayed at: B008, Loop: Loop B

5

Had a site with electric. Loved the privacy of the sites…not on top of one another.

Lynn J

Verified

September 29, 2022 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: Loop A

4

We booked 2 nights for tent camping at the South Rim campground September 20th and 21st, 2022. Unfortunately, we were only able to stay the first night due to a big thunderstorm coming. The campsites were nice and spaced out with a lot of brush in between to block your site from the surrounding sites for privacy. Since we were tent camping, we had to use the vault toilets. The flies were pretty bad in the toilet areas but this is to be expected. There are no sinks to wash hands. We hiked the Gunnison route which was a tough route (you need a wilderness permit to do this hike) but very fun and a great workout. We drove the South Rim road to the overlook areas with the Painted Wall being our favorite.

Lane S

Verified

September 27, 2022 • Stayed at: B019, Loop: Loop B

5

Always happy with out NP Campgrounds, and BCOTG was no different!

John B

Verified

September 27, 2022 • Stayed at: B018, Loop: Loop B

4

It would be nice if the campsite were level - had a hard time leveling our MH. Also since you can not use a generator it would be nice if there were more spots with electrical hookups.

Ivonne P

September 27, 2022

4

This campsite was easy to find which was super helpful. There campsites are somewhat close together which made our party feel better since we heard coyotes very near. Stars are amazing to see here.

Betty C

Verified

September 26, 2022 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: Loop A

5

Campgrounds were great, toilets were clean. And the tour of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison what is fabulous. Recommend anyone to go in sometime there

Tess B

Verified

September 26, 2022 • Stayed at: A019, Loop: Loop A

5

The campsite was clean, organized, and as described. The canyon was incredible.

James T

Verified

September 24, 2022 • Stayed at: A010, Loop: Loop A

5

Spectacular views and hiking experience! Great campsites as well. We prefer boondocking so plenty of campsites without electricity were available for our little 18' tow behind R-Pod.

Dean S

Verified

September 23, 2022 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: Loop B

4

Very nice campground with electric hook up in loop B. Rustic with pit toilets but to be expected up that high. Nice walking trail to some canyon sites. Overall the sights around the park are tremendous. We also had a nice ranger presentation at the campground amphitheater.

Location Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

Address:
10346 Hwy. 347
Montrose, CO, 81401
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 50 and Colorado Highway 347, located approximately 15 miles west of Montrose, CO.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.5506 / -107.687

Elevation: 2518 feet

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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. 

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

There is no set date to reopen the South Rim Campground in 2026 due to the damage from South Rim Fire. Loops B and C were heavily damaged. The park will assess the South Rim Campground in Spring 2026 after the snow melts, then begin to plan for rehabilitation. For more information on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, please visit the park website's Current Conditions page. 

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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