Warning
GeneralThere 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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About Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground
Number of accommodations: 84
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (567)
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.
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
Francis E
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: Loop A
I stayed at site A014. It's a very basic site with a fire ring and table. If you want shade, you need to bring a shelter or put a chair in the bushes with the bees. There are lots of bees here. The vault toilet is a short walk, and is generally clean as far as they go. The park itself was great; there are lots of beautiful hikes. Be sure to get one of the wilderness permits and hike down to the river!
Mary H
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: A022, Loop: Loop A
The camp hosts were wonderful. We enjoyed the ranger talks and the walk from the campground to the visitor center. We also hiked to the bottom of the canyon, which was great, but I would only recommend this to experienced hikers as the hike was very strenuous and difficult. Overall a beautiful place to visit!!
Paul Z
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: Loop B
Great campground and awesome national park. Great hiking trails and visitors center.
Angela A
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: B022, Loop: Loop B
We stayed in a medium-sized RV. There were a couple of sites that would accommodate large RVs. The scrub oak did not offer any shade, but we were in a site with electricity so we could run our AC and fans. The camp host and hostess were very friendly and informative. We enjoyed the talk that that park ranger gave at the amphitheater. The campground had nice picnic tables and fire pits with attached grills for cooking. The bathrooms were very clean. There was no cell service at the campground. There were mule deer that visited our site on a few occasions.
Codie W
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: A034, Loop: Loop A
Very nice facilities and campground. Limited in amenities, but is not necessary for most camping experiences.
Kim F
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
The evening ranger program was excellent! A campsite became available, so we grabbed it. But it was quite overgrown and there was no obvious pad area for our tent, so we put it in the parking space. Decent and clean vault facilities, though water is limited.
Steven U
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: B022, Loop: Loop B
For being a national park and having an entrance fee on top of the camp fee, there is not a lot to do. The non-permit required hikes can quickly be done in a day or less. As far as campsites go, they are tiny, and most offer no shade. All day, you bake in the sun. However, most go here for the views at night, and sadly it was cloudy during my stay. Don't stay for more than a night unless you want to stargaze.
Ellis P
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: Loop A
We stayed in site A24 and really enjoyed it. The site had everything we needed and was close enough to the bathroom without being on top of it. We saw several deer, chipmunks, and a rabbit during our two night stay. We definitely recommend this campground.
Matthias S
VerifiedJune 5, 2022 • Stayed at: A020, Loop: Loop A
Nice campground. Sites are on the smaller side of but still big enough for a family. Excellent Ranger Program.
Diane B
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: Loop A
Barely had enough room to be off the road. Bushes that scratched me and my car prevented me from access to that side of my camper and car.
Location Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground
Address:
10346 Hwy. 347
Montrose, CO, 81401
United States
The park is located approximately 250 miles (402 km) southwest of Denver. The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is 15 miles (24 km) east of Montrose, CO, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347.
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
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
GeneralThere 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
