Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

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.

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.

Need to Know

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

• Cell phone reception is unreliable in the area. 

• Check out time is 11:00 a.m.

• 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. 

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.

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.

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).

Contact Information

Mailing

10346 Hwy. 347 MONTROSE CO 81401

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 970-249-1914 EXT 425

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving 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.

Available Campsites

• Site A023, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B006, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B015, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C027, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A030, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C017, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B023, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B012, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A022, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A007, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C024, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B007, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B011, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A019, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C031, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C011, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A020, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A033, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B009, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C016, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C005, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A013, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B008, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B002, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A015, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C022, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C007, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C028, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C023, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C006, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B022, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A011, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A018, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A032, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B004, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B013, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A003, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A029, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C001, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C021, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C008, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C015, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C003, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C029, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A017, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A031, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C014, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C009, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A024, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A006, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A005, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B005, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A027, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B014, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C018, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A001, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C019, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B017, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C026, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C012, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C025, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B003, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site C030, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A010, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C013, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A028, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A026, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A009, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B020, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A021, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B001, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A014, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B021, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A008, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A002, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A016, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B018, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A004, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B016, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A034, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C020, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B019, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A025, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C010, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A012, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric

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