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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
Vincent L
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
Very peaceful campground. Primitive with only pit toilets and no sinks, but the restrooms are cleaned diligently everyday, and water spigots are available. Black Canyon is rugged and wild; don’t expect any luxuries!
Harvey P
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B
I was surprised to find 50 amp power at a National Park campground. No other hook-ups but what we really needed was 50 amps to keep our car charged for touring around. The first night we popped the upstream breaker and had to wait until morning to contact the campground host. He was very nice and reset the upstream breaker but explained that the campground basically lies. While each post has a 50 amp plug, the upstream breakers are all 30 amps. It really is a 30 amp campground with incorrect campsite post connections. Fortunately there is a supercharger just down the hill in Montrose so all was not lost. The trash drop is a bit of a hike, only available at the entrance. No water except water bottle filling station and no dump station. Just knowing what you have to work with is half the battle. I'd stay here again with the real knowledge of what is available, not what is listed.
Heather M
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: Loop A
I had site A13 and it was wonderful! Very private - I couldn’t see my neighbors. Bathrooms were very clean. My only minor gripe is the location of the dumpsters and water.
Kelly K
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: Loop A
Camp host Mark was great and you can't beat the location.
Nikki M
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: Loop A
Specific to Campsite A31 -
Pros: Near Camp Host
Near Exit - easy in and easy out
Pull around parking best suited for a trailer situation
Cons: Small Site, probably better for a van, teardrop, or small camper. I had a 2 person tent and it was a tight fit for me on the site.
Despite the small site, I enjoyed my time camping at the campsite. The camp host was really nice, the vault toilet was clean, the grounds were clean. I would definitely stay at this campground again, just not this particular site with my tent.
Klaas B
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: B021, Loop: Loop B
beautiful campsite, nice and quiet and dark at night, good places and easy to find.
Kristen M
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: B018, Loop: Loop B
Camp hosts were very friendly and helpful! Clean facilities and beautiful surroundings.
mark b
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: B022, Loop: Loop B
Tent space was tight in the spot we had but it may have been better suited for a camper. Love the area and the canyon. Got to see a young black bear while driving the south rim road.
Suzanne S
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: B019, Loop: Loop B
Great park. Good camp site. Beautiful place.
Emily H
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: A008, Loop: Loop A
Great campsite, would definitely recommend checking out the ranger talk at night to learn about the stars! (I think it was at 10 pm?)
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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