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.

• From June 8 to August 13, 2020, dogs will be allowed in campsites, but may not be taken on walks (even on leash), and may not be carried around the South Rim Campground or on the Rim Rock Trail due to potentially aggressive deer protecting their fawns. 

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 023A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 015B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 030A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 012B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 022A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 011B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 019A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 013A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 002B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 015A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 011A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 013B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 003A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 027A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 001A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 003B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 010A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 021A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 014A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 008A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 002A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 004A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 034A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019B, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
• Site 025A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012A, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric

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