Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

Be prepared for steep trails.

Absolutely loved the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Our campsite was very clean. The campground was quiet and the wildlife was in our site everyday. Drive the rim road and walk out at each pull off. The views are just amazing and each one different. No trip is complete unless you drive down to the river. Scary for a person afraid of heights but the views from below are breathtaking. Wish we stayed longer.

We reserved the only available electric site left for our stay. The picture shown on the reservation page does not accurately depict site B006 loop B.. The area is overgrown which made the tent pad too small for our tent. The pad was about an 8x10 space but because of the shrubs surrounding it, you may be able to only set a small 4-5 ft. tall tent there. We were forced to set up on the driveway right next to the camp road, in the full July sun. The site also says there are available Bear proof containers to use. As we arrived, we discovered only one double unit setting close to site B005. This one unit was available for the entire loop B (as it is considered an electric loop for hard sided campers.) It was suggested that we just leave our food in our car, which turned out more convienent than always walking to the storage unit. The two pit toliets were across from our site. Very convienent and not too smelly.
The area was very clean, void of trash and well patrolled. The trails to the various overlooks were well marked and clean as well. The views were awesome and wonderous!! Not much wildlife was seen other than rabbits, chipmunks and a few birds. We went out on the rim road before dusk each night and only saw one deer. As we were leaving around 8:30 AM there was a deer in the campground loop. In conclusion, the price (with a Senior pass) and the views available, made the small tent area not so important.

Very nice campsite and perfect hosts

A unique campground as far as national parks go. Mostly primitive with pit toilets and limited water, but then inexplicably they have power hookups! If you have an RV or trailer, be sure to street view your site first as many don't have an adequate parking pad. Ours was nice and deep, more than adequate for our 23' travel trailer and 12 passenger van. Be aware that there are bears in the area (we saw one not a 1/4 mi from the campsite) and there are only a few bear boxes scattered throughout. The campground itself is scrubby brush and not terribly attractive, but it is a short walk from spectacular views of the canyon.

Stayed in site B6 with our pop up. B loop is the only loop with power (no water or dump). Our particular site was a bit cramped (others were bigger) but we had lots of wildlife! Sitting quietly brought out: deer, ground squirrels, chipmunks, and at least 5 different types of birds. Bring your own firewood (get it local please!- there is a store at the road entrance that sells firewood) because none is sold at the campground. Each campground had a water station that even included a water bottle filling station. Sign says sometimes it’s closed since they have to truck in water. Restrooms are decent-for as much as a hole in the ground can be. Sites are surrounded by scrub oak and I think a type of serviceberry. No big pine trees for shade-used our canopy. Excellent area for exploring the Black canyon and surrounding areas. Easy hike from campground to the visitors center (1 mi).

Beautiful park for a day trip. Camping not so much. Camp host was friendly as were the staff at the visitor center. Good photo ops of the canyon. Very busy in the AM and PM at the vista points. Not dog friendly. Limited water on hand - had to fill at state park prior to entry. Can be very hot in July.
Montrose is nearby if you need supplies however it has taken on hard times post COVID. Definitely make sure you valuables are secure.
Not a place to get away from people … they are everywhere!

Great start program at the campground amphitheater

Nice standard national park campsite. On the primitive end. Limited access to anything. Only one water station per loop, pit toilets, and trash is a ways from any sites.

We really enjoyed the canyon and the campground. The trail from the visitor center to the campground had some great views and was a enjoyable trail. We also had a visiting deer to our campsite that was fun. The facilities are top notch and the bathrooms were as clean as possible for vault toilets. We will definitely come back