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
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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
Nathan W
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: C030, Loop: Loop C
We loved staying at this campsite. It was a little narrow, but plenty of space to fit our small two person tent. We had a nice fire in the provided firepit and the parking spot was only a few feet away. The bathroom was a maybe a 3-4 minute walk. The best part of the campsite was the attached trailhead. We entered the Rim Rock Trail at the campground which led to the visitor center. We were then able to hike the Oak Flat Trail which branched into the Uplands trail and looped all the way back right down the street from our campsite.
Frank L
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: A011, Loop: Loop A
Campsite-Size OK, Privacy could be better, Neighborhood al little to near. Restrooms OK. No View to the Canyon or somewhere else of the landscape.
Matthew R
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B
Our site (B014) had a 4-foot round and over 1-foot-high bolder right in the middle of the site even though it was supposed to be able to accommodate a 30-foot trailer. I tried to put the rock on the driver's side of the trailer, but then the door opened into a tree/bush. We ended up having to have this boulder right under the trailer. But could not back all the way in because it would hit the axle. The Park Ranger we spoke with said to post a review. The rock needs to be removed from the site.
Caitlynn P
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A034, Loop: Loop A
Stayed in site 34 on loop A. Very quiet and private, lots of foliage surrounding the site. We were there in June when the wildflowers were in bloom- very pretty!
Morgan H
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: Loop A
I had a lovely stay and visit !
Kevin W
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: Loop A
A very nice small campground. We loved the secluded feeling staying in the park, even though we were only 20 minutes out from Montrose. There is minimal shade available at sites which made the hot afternoon tough, but there are many great trails to do that weave between the campgrounds the visitor center, and the canyon rim.
Debra P
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: Loop B
Camp sites are very private. The land is beautiful and enjoyed the lookouts
Joseph B
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A018, Loop: Loop A
Kara C
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: Loop B
Pros: There’s lots of shade and you’re already inside the park so you definitely don’t need to drive far to do the park things. There is also a trail leading to the visitor’s center that’s gorgeous in the morning. The wildflowers were beautiful. I suggest taking the little road just off the entrance that goes down into the canyon to the river. It’s super windy and a 16% grade but worth the anxiety.
Cons: Spots are tiny and there’s virtually no privacy. I have a 21ft wolf pup and couldn’t pull in because our neighbor had a larger rig and his truck. I had to knock on their door to ask them to move their truck at 10pm when we arrived.
Chris J
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop C
Such a beautiful park! We do the hike to the bottom of the canyon. So glad we did. But it was one of the toughest we have ever done.
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 3, 2026
