South Rim Campground

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
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From Montrose, take Hwy 50 east for 6 miles, then turn left onto Hwy 347 and follow it for 6 miles. Hwy 347 turns into the South Rim Drive of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. About 1 mile past the park’s entrance station, turn right onto the South Rim Campground road.

DESCRIPTION

The South Rim Campground is located one mile from the South Rim Visitor Center. Reservations may be made on recreation.gov for mid-May to mid-October, and it is first-come first-served after that. Sites are fairly close together, and are partially shaded by Gambel oak and serviceberry bushes. Only Loop B offers 20 and 30 amp electric hookups. During the warm season, drinking water is available, but there are no showers or dish cleaning stations, and no water for RV tanks.

RESERVABLE CAMP SPOTS:
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FIRST COME FIRST SERVED:
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WEATHER INFO

This Campground is on the rim of Black Canyon, at 8,000 feet in elevation. Weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy or snowy. Be prepared for 3-season camping, even in summer. The campground is often windy.

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RESERVATIONS INFO

In the summer, loops A and B, and the outer portion of loop C may be reserved through recreation.gov. In the Spring, Fall, and Winter, all sites are first-come, first-served. Only loop B is open in winter.

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