Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground is a national park campground in Colorado. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 38.55056, -107.68667
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Day Use Area, Evening Programs, Fishing, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Photography
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 970-249-1914 EXT 425
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Elkhorn RV Park · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 744 designated routes (206 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| South Rim Campground | National park campground | 0.5 mi | $10–$34 | — |
| East Portal Campground | Private campground | 2.6 mi | $16 | — |
| East Portal Campground | National park campground | 2.6 mi | $10–$20 | — |
| North Rim Campground | National park campground | 2.7 mi | $10–$20 | — |
| North Rim Campground | Private campground | 2.7 mi | $20 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.