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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
Torie B
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: Loop A
There was BARELY any room to set up our two person tent. It was hard to secure and had to secure it to the fire pit and bushes… Other of the sites looked more spacious with a place to actually set up a tent on a flat ground. Other than that, it was a good time, felt safe, and the bathrooms didn’t smell bad. Other than the toilets there are no other facilities. If we could’ve had a different spot, maybe it would’ve been more enjoyable.
Randal F
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: A020, Loop: Loop A
Facility clean and well kept. I will stay at the campground next time I visit
James S
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: Loop A
Campsite with good privacy and flat area for parking our van. Pit toilets were clean and well maintained although it would have been good to have flush toilets, running water, and a sink for cleaning up dishes.
Elizabeth D
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful camp grounds even as it was recovering from the wildfires. The south rim drive and viewing points were amazing and perfect for me and my doggo. I will definately visit again!
Sara G
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
Still in the process of reopening after the fire, but the sites that were available were great and the amenities well restored/maintained
Dennis B
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: A020, Loop: Loop A
The camp sites are extremely close together.
Any noise in a tent next could be heard.
Our site was not perfectly level, but manageable.
Mark C
VerifiedJune 20, 2026 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: Loop A
We were in Loop A, since last year's fires have kept Loops B & C closed. Loop A is a one-way circle, with some campsites having narrow parallel parking for an RV (instead of pull-through or back-in). In those sites, you need to be mindful of which side of your RV the door is on, so you aren't stepping onto the road. We have a small RV, and we had to drive the wrong way on the loop to position our rig so the door opened into the campsite. Even then, our slide-out on the other side was just inside the road. Tight sites! But once we got positioned it was fine, with great access to the Park trails. Bonus late-spring birdwatching in the campsite as well: towhees, warblers, gnatcatchers, robins, etc. Good experience, given what the camp loops have gone through!
Drew K
VerifiedJune 20, 2026 • Stayed at: A009, Loop: Loop A
Well-maintained campground area. I hope they are able to fix the sites/loops that were destroyed by the wildfire.
Steve K
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: Loop A
What an amazing Park, the Canyon exceeded expectations.
Amy M
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: A022, Loop: Loop A
Nice spot but we had to walk through other camp site to get to the toilet. No biggie. Hopefully they can clear out the burned area and reopen loops B and C.
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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