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Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

10346 Hwy. 347, Montrose, Colorado, United States

Warning

General

There 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. 

Sunlit Black Canyon of the Gunnison cliff face as seen from the South Rim
One of South Rim Campground's electric sites
Recycling and trash disposal options available in South Rim Campground
South Rim Campground standard non-electric site
A campsite at South Rim Campground showing the firepit and picnic table.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

A camping trip to the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park makes for a beautiful getaway for sightseeing, stargazing, and hiking. The park protects the most dramatic section of the Gunnison River Canyon; no other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths of Black Canyon.

Number of accommodations: 84

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

84 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ A001, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A002, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A003, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A004, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A005, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A006, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A008, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A009, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A010, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A011, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A012, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A013, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A014, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A015, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A016, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A017, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A018, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A019, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A020, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A021, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A022, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A023, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A024, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A025, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A026, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A027, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A028, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A029, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A030, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A031, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A034, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B001, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B003, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B004, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B005, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B006, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B007, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B008, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B009, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B011, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B012, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B013, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B014, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B015, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B016, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B017, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B018, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B019, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B020, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B021, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B022, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B023, Loop: Loop B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ C001, Loop: Loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 C003, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C005, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C006, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C007, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C008, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C009, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C010, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C011, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C012, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C013, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C014, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C015, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C016, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C017, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C018, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C019, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C020, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C021, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C022, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C023, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C024, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C025, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C026, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C027, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C028, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C029, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C030, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C031, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C032, Loop: Loop C
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (567)

Verified Only

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

4.4
567 reviews
5
60.3%
342
4
26.8%
152
3
7.9%
45
2
2.6%
15
1
2.3%
13

david b

Verified

June 20, 2025 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: Loop A

5

Quiet campground without many generators. Very nice campground host

carol m

Verified

June 19, 2025 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B

5

Variety of hiking options for different abilities. We were able to hike to and from visitor center from campground.
Accessible viewpoints on driving tour were wonderful views. Hard working rangers were very helpful with questions.

Allison B

Verified

June 19, 2025 • Stayed at: B021, Loop: Loop B

3

Overall a nice experience at Black Canyon. But, in the campground, if you have a big rig you will have trouble. Check the site sizes carefully when you book. We arrived during rain and the campsite was a muddy mess. We could not level the trailer as it just sank in the mud. The sites are dirt without gravel or pavement. If the sites had gravel or road base that would help in a situation like we ran into. Sites are small and very close together. Campers around us were courteous and quiet but we could hear larger groups with kids in the other loops. Not a bad experience but not the greatest either. It seems to be that the national parks were made for smaller cars and smaller rigs when they were built. The scenic drive was pleasant but missed about half of the pullout views because of lack of parking. Try in the shoulder seasons when kids are in school.

David V

Verified

June 18, 2025 • Stayed at: C009, Loop: Loop C

5

This is a beautiful campground. The sites are well maintained as are the facilities.

Ken J

Verified

June 18, 2025 • Stayed at: B016, Loop: Loop B

3

Adequate for a short stay but not much more. Grass is beginning to overgrow sites as maintenance is lacking. Sites are cramped and the gravel that used to be in the driveways is long gone so now it's mud after rain. The canyon was great to visit but no reason to ever go back to the campground.

Lisa V

Verified

June 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B018, Loop: Loop B

5

Nice quiet campground, with a lot of space

LISA D

Verified

June 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B023, Loop: Loop B

4

Great location. Not having water hook ups or a place to empty gray water or shower does present a bit of a hassle if you are at the campground for more than a few days.

Taylor N

Verified

June 16, 2025 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop C

5

Wonderful campground, Loop C was great and we were super close to the rim trail. Spectacular views especially at sunset and early in the morning.

Aaron L

Verified

June 16, 2025 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: Loop C

5

Well-kept campground with close/easy access to rim trail with amazing views!

Deric H

Verified

June 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: Loop A

3

Site is too small for a 30' trailer, I was able to make it work but almost destroyed my trailer with tree branches. Sites are also too close together.

Location Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

Address:
10346 Hwy. 347
Montrose, CO, 81401
United States

Highway access

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

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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

General

There 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

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