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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
Michael N
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A
Torrential rain flooded the campground and our site (A-30) was a muddy mess, with no place to put a tent that wasn't in mud. This loop also has only one pit toilet (men/women) for entire loop. Not good for tent campers. Even without rain, this would not have been a good tent site - no grass and not a level spot. The Canyon was worth visiting, but wish we'd stayed elsewhere.
Kimball L
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A
loved the National Park. Campground bathrooms need some improvement
Li H
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: Loop B
Convenient location to see the park esp if you want to do the scenic drive early morning. It's nice that some room between sites and bathrooms were clean. Nice stay overall..
Fawn M
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
Absolutely stunning night sky views. The view of the Milky Way was something I can't recall ever seeing before. No issues with other campers or facilities. I would stay here again and would recommend.
Madeline S
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: Loop B
The views were breathtaking, very underrated park. I’m surprised there wasn’t more foot and vehicle traffic.
My only wish was that the visitor center had been open an hour earlier or later so that I could have stopped in.
Sohan K
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
best place to stay
David B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: Loop B
It was nice having electrical hookups at campsites as remote as these. The sites can be uneven making leveling a challenge. The sites are quite narrow so your motorhome may be partially on the the drive. The campground was quiet. Overall a good experience.
Gentian N
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: A018, Loop: Loop A
Gentian N
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: A018, Loop: Loop A
Charles J
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: B009, Loop: Loop B
Aside from the Covid protocols, unseasonable heat, wildfire smoke and yellowjackets, it was a fine trip. Rangers were very helpful, walks out to awesome views were splendid. The smoke did make for colorful sunsets. At night the skies were clear and the milky way was shining bright! Enjoyed the Geology Ranger walk and the night sky astronomy program. The trail along the Gunnison River at Mesa Creek in Curecanti was gorgeous; do not miss this if you visit! We camped at South Rim loop B, very nice. We would have brought more water if we had known about the water restrictions in advance. Maybe NPS can add that to the "Alerts in Effect" website page? All in all a great visit.
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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