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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
Kelly K
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: B023, Loop: Loop B
Such a beautiful park
Matthew B
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: B008, Loop: Loop B
The South Rim campsite was clean, well maintained, quiet and surrounded with plenty of high bushes for privacy. The overlooks along the South Rim drive were breathtaking and varied. I recommend stopping for as many of those as possible. Oak Flat Loop was a great trail for views from a bit below the canyon rim and a short but significant workout due to it's changes in height; a walking pole or stick may be helpful in one or two areas of this trail. Binoculars may be helpful as well for viewing birds flying above the canyon.
William Z
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: Loop A
The campground layout was kind of odd, everything was a bit too far apart. The campgrounds also have a pretty big wasp problem
grant J
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
Just incredible
Jeremy R
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B009, Loop: Loop B
Decent site, the toilets were a little smelly but not terrible for a vault
Jacob Y
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: B017, Loop: Loop B
Wonderful experience, the night sky was amazing!!!
Karthik K
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: A010, Loop: Loop A
Very spacious campground with access to all major points.
Matthew L
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: Loop B
We really loved this campsite. It was a surprise getting there and learning that we did have an electrical hook up! The area is amazing. The only drawback was that we had to fill our RV with water in town before entering the park.
Sharon F
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 • Stayed at: B013, Loop: Loop B
We stayed on site #B13 and we really enjoyed it ! It was big enough for our 20 ft travel trailer and our truck. We had a few deer walking through our site also, along with a friendly chipmunk ! The site has one area for your camper /vehicle and another area for your tent, picnic table and campfire. We camped only as a couple and did notice that there is not alot of space for children to play or run around on many sites. The Black Canyon is an amazing park to visit with gorgeous views on every trail, it is truly breathtaking !
Nathan A
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: Loop A
Black Canyon is an interesting National Park. I'm not sure it's worth it's own dedicated trip unless you plan on going to the bottom of the canyon (climbing and fishing are probably the two activities most worth while). The activities and trails at the rim on top are fairly sparse, especially with some COVID limitations in place. The 730pm Ranger talk at the South Rim campground amphitheater was enjoyable. We stayed two nights at the South Rim campground and again, not sure I'd recommend it. The sites are small and very close to each other. Our neighbors the first night were incredibly loud until almost 2am in the morning. If you're in the area it's definitely worth stopping by for half a day. We visited the South Rim in late July of 2021.
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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