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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
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

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly

Sites & Availability

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
No Hookups
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
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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 (162)

Verified Only

Review Summary

4.4
162 reviews
5
57.4%
93
4
28.4%
46
3
10.5%
17
2
2.5%
4
1
1.2%
2

Jay L

Verified

June 11, 2025 • Stayed at: C018, Loop: Loop C

4

Nice level site. Clean campground

Laurie J

Verified

June 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A

5

The canyons were a must see. The oak ,uplands and rim trails were amazing. ! Make sure you go see and enjoy this great National Park

Roger R

Verified

June 9, 2025 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: Loop A

5

Nice spot. Had deer wonder through or spot in the afternoon and during morning coffee. Black Canyon is overlooked but the overlooks are spectacular.

Amanda M

Verified

June 9, 2025 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop C

5

Great campground! We liked having the trees between the campsite and the parking/road at C-10. It felt smaller than we expected based on photos. Short walk to the pit toilets.

Todd D

Verified

June 9, 2025 • Stayed at: B017, Loop: Loop B

5

The campsites were spacious and offered excellent privacy. No real views from the sites near us, but the park is right there and views are easily accessible.

Colton M

Verified

June 8, 2025 • Stayed at: A027, Loop: Loop A

5

Great time!

Lesa P

Verified

June 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: Loop B

5

Great sites close to visitor center but yet just far enough away for an excellent trail option as well!

Anne M

Verified

June 8, 2025 • Stayed at: A026, Loop: Loop A

5

An exceptional and ideal place to explore this wonderful park. We loved our two-night stay, both during the day and at night. Watching the milky way was truly magical :)

Sarah P

Verified

June 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C031, Loop: Loop C

5

What a wonderful place to camp! The vault toilets were well maintained, and the view of the sky was fantastic. (We got up in the middle of the night to check out the Milky Way.) Fair warning—we tent camped over Memorial Day weekend; highs were near 80 but it dropped into the 40s at night. We ended up buying hoodies to sleep in (inside our sleeping bags) during our trip over to Ouray.

If you’re driving over to Ouray, Eatery 66 in Ridgway is a great local joint! The food is good and prices aren’t terrible, especially for vacation towns.

BJ B

Verified

June 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B018, Loop: Loop B

3

I loved my first visit to the park. However B18 site has an extreme slant to the site. Be very careful in how your park your rig!

Location Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 38.5506 / -107.687

Elevation: 2518 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
General

There are no water hookups or dump station at South Rim Campground.
General

Cell phone reception is unreliable in the area. 
General

Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
General

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
General

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. 
General

Weather varies greatly from the canyon rim to the canyon floor; bring appropriate clothing
General

Generator use is not permitted.
General

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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