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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Near Montrose, Colorado

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.

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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground

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.

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).

Photo Gallery

South Rim Campground standard non-electric site

Sunlit Black Canyon of the Gunnison cliff face as seen from the South Rim

Park visitors admire the view of Black Canyon of the Gunnison's high cliff walls at Gunnison Point.

A campsite at South Rim Campground showing the firepit and picnic table.

One of South Rim Campground's electric sites

Water spigot available in South Rim Loop B

Signs seen at water spigots within the South Rim Campground

Recycling and trash disposal options available in South Rim Campground

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