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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
Mac M
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: Loop B
Camping is the way to experience the beautiful NP. Sites are well maintained and bathrooms extremely clean. Highlights are the proximity of trailheads to campgrounds and the nightly ranger talks and dark sky observing. Experience couldn’t be better.
STEPHANIE H
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: Loop A
The site was level. The bathrooms were clean. Ranger talks at night were fun and informative. Dogs on a leash were allowed on more trails than in other National Parks we have been to.
Leah S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
We had a great time at Black Canyon. We spent most of our time on our friends’ site because ours was pretty steep. My biggest complaint is the description of our campsite says the site is both 30 amp electric and not electric. There was no electricity on the site.
VS B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: Loop C
Great experience. It was a pleasure to see reserved campsites actually being used!
Tom C
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: C006, Loop: Loop C
We loved the experience of seeing the Black canyons. However our parking site was poorly maintained. Shrubs had overgrown part of the site where we had to park. Our airstream trailer was scratched and our truck because of this. The fire pit was full and trash in camping area. Gravel on the site has washed down into the site sitting area and made the parking area even more difficult to level our rig. We felt like there were very few trails for older people and people with disabilities. Therefore there was not much to see from the road for us. All and all we would not return given our experience or recommend it to seniors or disabled people.
Joel R
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: B002, Loop: Loop B
The campground is very nice and we enjoyed our stay. Our only complaint is the site was right on the road and very narrow. We could not use the fold out bed on the left side if our camper. If that was in the description when I made the reservation I missed it!
Leslie E
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: C008, Loop: Loop C
Great park! It was a surprise how much we liked it. The scenic drive was gorgeous. I just wish we'd had more time there!
Cary S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: A027, Loop: Loop A
We had a wonderful time at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP. The campsite was clean, shaded and the road and parking area in front of our site were well maintained and safe. The area was quiet and the bathrooms (pit toilets) were kept well stocked and clean. This park is a true National Treasure and we hope to come back to it many times over the next few years. Highly recommend this and also want to mention before closing that the Ranger talks were among the best we've ever experienced!
John W
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
Site A007 is a great one for tent camping. It's a large site surrounded by scrub oak that provides partial shade all day and really helps provide some protection from gusty winds. Lots of birds in the campground and a deer that wandered through the sites. Pit toilets were kept supplied and clean. Note that the parking space is only large enough for one truck or car.
Annabell O
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: Loop B
We enjoyed the evening ranger talks in the amphitheater, and considering that there are only vault toilets, they were fairly clean. Appreciate the effort it takes to truck in drinking water, but doing dishes (or washing hands and brushing teeth) gets a bit tricky.
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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