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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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
Richard C
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: B020, Loop: Loop B
The Nat'l Parks are still on a reduced personnel program. Black Canyon was better than our previous trips to Great Sand Dunes and death Valley. However, access to the knowledge and directions of the park personnel are key to a successful park visit. The facilities at the campground are very good: electricity is such a bonus; water availability is restricted; pit toilets were clean and supplied. It would be nice to have access to the canyon rim from the campground. This would greatly reduce car trips.
robert r
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
We've been to Rocky mountain for years because it's ours and it's close. And the sand dunes long time ago and Mesa Verde I've been saving this one I don't know why because it is amazing we were lucky to spend 4 days there got to see several sunsets to sunrises glorious Colorado midday skies this place is incredibly beautiful. And for those people who were complaining that there's no place to eat in the park come on drive 20 miles down to Montrose the campsites were indeed close together but it was very cozy in those gamble scrub oaks and we met quite a few nice people up there highly recommend this is a hidden gem it is a long drive from fort Collins but it was worth it next time we'd like to raft out the Gunnison where it's a little less steep on the outflow to Delta. Amazing place we're lucky here in Colorado
Jerald W
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: Loop B
It was so nice to have close proximity to the national park's main developed area, and maybe even nicer to have electricity at the campsite for a relatively low price. I like that my site had a fairly private wooded area around the picnic table and fire pit. I liked to have a pull-through site but did not like that, given the one-way road, my trailer door was on the "wrong side."
The park was quiet the first night but had some kind of noisy campers on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. It wasn't a tragedy since I had a good source of white noise. I can imagine that on a typical weekend the place is very peaceful.
There is easy access to some of the park's trails from one of the campground loops. Unfortunately I didn't have enough time to fully utilize them.
I will return if I am back at Black Canyon, which itself is an amazing thing.
Brandon R
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
Awesome visit. If you want to climb down into the canyon make sure to get to the visitor center at 3 the day before!
Christine G
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: Loop A
This park was incredible in every way. From the campground, to restroom, scenic pull offs all were impeccably clean and well kept. Thank you staff and volunteers!
Emily S
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B008, Loop: Loop B
Camping in Black Canyon was perfect for a long Memorial Day Weekend. The rangers were around often doing work in the campgrounds as well as answering questions of campers. They were knowledgeable and I much appreciate them. Bathrooms were clean and were well stocked and the campgrounds were clean and well maintained too. Would definitely recommend camping here!
Tai K
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A
Incredible spot. Perfectly maintained campgrounds. What more can I say.
Karen A
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: A009, Loop: Loop A
The campsite was basic, nice and as represented.
Jennifer S
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: Loop B
The campgrounds and park are great. Be aware you can’t fill your rv fresh water tank here. Which important since there aren’t showers. The campgrounds have a couple great trails close by that lead to the visitors center. Absolutely gorgeous!
Matthew F
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: Loop A
What an amazing Park! Like many park goers, we had not heard of this park before reserving, and it was absolutely amazing!
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
