Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground

$20.00/night

Show on map 970-249-1914 EXT 425 blca_info@nps.gov

10346 Hwy. 347
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Notice

The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Oct 15, 2026 – May 1, 2027

Overview

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.

Recreation

Take one of many spectacular hiking trails such as the Oak Flat Loop Trail and watch for birds like the black-billed magpie.

In summer, catch an evening educational program in the campground amphitheater.

Winter activities include snowshoeing on Rim Rock Trail or go cross country skiing on South Rim Drive (South Rim Campground is first-come, first-served in winter).

Facilities

Campsites are open year round, but drinking water is only available mid-May through mid-October. Electric hookups are in Loop B and available year around.

Natural Features

Perched on the South Rim of the Black Canyon, this campground is surrounded by scrub oak forests and sits atop ancient hard rocks. Deer, grouse, bears, and bobcats are known to frequent the area.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 641-2337.

Nearby Attractions

Visit the Cimarron Canyon Rail Exhibit to see railcars and the last remaining railroad trestle on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison route. Head upstream to Curecanti National Recreation Area to enjoy water recreation on Colorado's largest reservoir.

Camp site features

Across 84 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 22 of 84 sites
Water hookups: 1 of 84 sites
Pets allowed: all 84 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 84 sites
Longest RV: 65 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

There is an additional $6 electricity attribute fee for Standard Electric sites.

Directions

The park is located approximately 250 miles (402 km) southwest of Denver. The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is 15 miles (24 km) east of Montrose, CO, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

751 reviews

5 stars

445

4 stars

190

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2 stars

1 stars

Larry C

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Thank you to all the Black Canyon park services employees and volunteers for all of their hard work. As always, my visit to the Black Canyon was wonderful!

Carolyn W

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 12 days ago

It was quiet, the air still smell like smoke since there was a fire last year. Hoping they get more campsites open next spring, only non electric tent were open. Beautiful place.

Rose F

Loop:Loop A

Site:

Reviewed 15 days ago

Our site was nice and spacious, had a great fire pit, picnic table, and bear box, and was within a reasonable walking distance to the bathrooms. Plenty of room to park 2 cars at our site.

Allison D

Loop:Loop A

Site:

Reviewed 17 days ago

Beautiful park. Enjoyed my stay.

Hailey D

Loop:Loop A

Site:

Reviewed 18 days ago

Quiet, clean bathroom (vault toilet). No water in mid-October.

Tyler M

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 19 days ago

We had site A007 for two nights and enjoyed our stay. The campsite is nice and close to the visitor’s center. We had zero traffic noise. One neighboring site was a little close but Loop A still has some trees (unlike the loops closed due to fire damage) so it was fine. Bathrooms were clean, and we made use of the dumpster and recycling bins on the way out.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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