Black Canyon of the Gunnison Np 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 in the summer only.

Need to Know

• Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
• No water hookups or dump station
• Unreliable cell phone reception; pay phone is available near campground
• This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations.
• Weather varies greatly from canyon rim and canyon floor; bring appropriate clothing
• Generator use is not permitted.
• 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. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

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 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 hikes such as the Oak Flat Loop Trail, and watch for the black-billed magpie. In summer, catch an evening educational program in the campground amphitheater. In winter, try snowshoeing on Rim Rock Trail or go cross country skiing on South Rim Drive.

Contact Information

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11249-11007/11248-11006 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 SW of Denver. South Rim: 15 miles east of Montrose, 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 A030, Loop Loop A, 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 B007, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B011, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A019, Loop Loop A, 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 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 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 A017, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A031, Loop Loop A, 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 A001, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B017, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site B003, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A010, Loop Loop A, 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 B010, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• 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 B019, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site A025, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A012, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric

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