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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
brittany m
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: Loop A
Great site under the stars :)
Sieg S
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
Amazing views whether you are at the rim or whether you hike into the canyon like we did. Do the Gunnison wilderness into the canyon trail (only 15 people allowed per day, it is worth the wait in line the day before to get a pass)
Gregory T
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: B021, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful and breathtaking camp sites, friendly and helpful staff at the visitor center.
Julie G
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: B019, Loop: Loop B
The campground was very quite. Nice scenic hike from the campground to the visitor center.
Michael C
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: B022, Loop: Loop B
Site was good
Angela P
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: A028, Loop: Loop A
Everything was great. It would be nice to have a place to get firewood.
DUANE W
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: A029, Loop: Loop A
Enjoyed our stay very much but wish the road down to the river hadn't been closed.
ying z
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: Loop A
Very nice and clean campground. We just wish there are more shaded sites and bigger tent pads for most of the campsite. Overall, we are very happy with the campground and created a lot of DarkSky memories..
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 mi 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
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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