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2026 Season availability
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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
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.
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.
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.
Tanja S
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: A018, Loop: Loop A
The campground was very nice, quiet,and the well spaced. We loved it.
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.
Stephen D
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2022 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: Loop A
Nice quiet campground, great biking on the roads. Bring water as the water service there is more suited for filling water bottles for drinking only, not trailer water tanks. Our first two days was during a drought and deer and yellow jackets were hanging around the water stations in the campground and water faucets. Then it rained overnight and they left.
Candace T
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: Loop B
I will be returning because I did not see nearly enough of this beautiful place.
Christine G
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: A008, Loop: Loop A
Campground was clean, toilets adequate. Scenery and park personnel-excellent.
Jack R
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: Loop A
Great experience, the dark skies were incredible.
Rick W
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: A017, Loop: Loop A
Absolutely spectacular, with great facilities
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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