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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground
NPSNational Park Service — MONTROSE · Colorado · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park |
| Location | MONTROSE · Colorado · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park · 38.55056, -107.68667 · Map |
| Sites | 84 public sites counted from the federal listing — 62 standard nonelectric; 22 standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 23 of 84 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 1 of 84 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 84 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 84 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 65 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 47 sites · 30 ft: 37 sites · 35 ft: 26 sites · 40 ft: 15 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | There is an additional $6 electricity attribute fee for Standard Electric sites. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 89 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 970-249-1914 EXT 425 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-05.
From the official listing
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. 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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground
MONTROSE · Colorado · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | MONTROSE · Colorado · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park |
| Fees | There is an additional $6 electricity attribute fee for Standard Electric sites. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 23 |
| Max RV | Up to 65 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 84 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234052 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.