South Rim Campground
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Write a Review Rim Drive Rd. Montrose, CO 81401 970-641-2337 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.5428, -107.6885
Overview of South Rim Campground
In the summer, loops A, B, and some of the sites in loop C can be reserved through Recreation.gov. In the spring, fall, and winter, all sites are first-come, first-served.
This campground can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 55 ft. long.
Last Price Paid: $34
Reported by Topidoc on 4/30/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Running.From.Normal on 11/7/2020
Number of Sites 88
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally mid May to mid September
Elevation 7,939 ft / 2,419 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 55 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970-641-2337
Room4Two asked on 2/13/2023
How s the drive going up to S Rim campground? We are in a Class C Sprinter MH, and are towing a jeep. Does the road...
Reviews of South Rim Campground 37 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 7/2/2022
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 8/10/2023
“Low Key National Park With Great Views ”
Reviewed 5/31/2024
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 28 |
| RV Length: | 8' (Teardrop Trailer) |
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Stayed in loop C. Sites could use a little updating but they were fine for us. We took the 1 mile hike to the visitor center. That trail allows dogs which we loved. And most the lookouts did as well. Enjoyed the sunset view. Saw big horned sheep. Road is under construction right now so that was a little inconvenient with the flag peop... more
Stayed in loop C. Sites could use a little updating but they were fine for us. We took the 1 mile hike to the visitor center. That trail allows dogs which we loved. And most the lookouts did as well. Enjoyed the sunset view. Saw big horned sheep.
Road is under construction right now so that was a little inconvenient with the flag people.
Cell service only at the sunset view lookout.
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Ghostrunner5 would stay here again
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“Fabulous Mountain Top Campground ”
Reviewed 4/30/2024
| Nightly rate: | $34 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Class B) |
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Hard to beat this campground for a wilderness location. I had 30 amp service, no water. We were up over 8200 feet above sea level. It snowed several inches the night we were there. They had it plowed by 9:00 am. Lush with vegetation. Gravel spots which were not level.
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Topidoc would stay here again
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“Off Season w/ Electric”
Reviewed 10/26/2023
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | b-21 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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Arrived after loop A closed and water turned off. Loop B and C still open. sites are small and in various lengths. Would not be friendly to large rigs. However, convenient to access the South Rim and bottom of the canyon. Grateful for the electricity. No cell coverage. No campground staff in the off season. No shower house or flush toi... more
Arrived after loop A closed and water turned off. Loop B and C still open. sites are small and in various lengths. Would not be friendly to large rigs. However, convenient to access the South Rim and bottom of the canyon. Grateful for the electricity. No cell coverage. No campground staff in the off season. No shower house or flush toilets.
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Chris Angel would stay here again
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“Nice campground ”
Reviewed 9/29/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | B19 electric |
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It was a good site. Lots of trees and neighbors not too close. An odd shaped site in that it was long and narrow at the font and then wider at the back, but fairly level. Vault toilets were fine and clean-typical vault toilets. We were only there 1 night so didn’t put up our screen house, but there would have been room. There was ... more
It was a good site. Lots of trees and neighbors not too close. An odd shaped site in that it was long and narrow at the font and then wider at the back, but fairly level. Vault toilets were fine and clean-typical vault toilets. We were only there 1 night so didn’t put up our screen house, but there would have been room. There was no waterfill or dump station for the trailer, but we knew that and worked around it by keeping water in our fresh tank.
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Mpolys would stay here again
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“Spectacular Park, Very Good Campsite”
Reviewed 8/26/2023
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
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We arrived on a Friday afternoon for one night with Site B4 - a parallel site. It was fine and right across from the unisex vault toilets. There is a 1 Mile one way Trail from the campground to the Visitor Center and the part we hiked was spectacular. Remember: the campground is at 8,400 elevation - an easy 2 mile hike wasn’t for us.... more
We arrived on a Friday afternoon for one night with Site B4 - a parallel site. It was fine and right across from the unisex vault toilets.
There is a 1 Mile one way Trail from the campground to the Visitor Center and the part we hiked was spectacular. Remember: the campground is at 8,400 elevation - an easy 2 mile hike wasn’t for us.
We enjoyed the 40 minute Park Ranger talk about the park in the Amphitheater that started at 8pm.
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TwoPuttTommy would stay here again
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“Nice Location, reasonable privacy”
Reviewed 8/10/2023
| Site Number: | 18 |
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| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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Stayed in Loop B with an electric hookup. About half of the sites in B are side-of-the-road pull-off sites, the picnic table and firepit are located behind the pull-off, so if your rig is parked parallel to the road, you'll have privacy. Campsites are separated by low brush and scrub oaks. No water, but I did see a spigot at the en... more
Stayed in Loop B with an electric hookup. About half of the sites in B are side-of-the-road pull-off sites, the picnic table and firepit are located behind the pull-off, so if your rig is parked parallel to the road, you'll have privacy. Campsites are separated by low brush and scrub oaks. No water, but I did see a spigot at the entry to Loop A. No RV fill allowed. Zero internet with Verizon. This was a nice campground in a good location. Ranger presentations at the ampitheater (walking distance) each night. The Black Canyon is amazing. The scenic drive has many overlook pull-offs with views into the canyon gorge. Nice Visitors Center.
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Room4Two would stay here again
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“Loved it!”
Reviewed 7/17/2023
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | A-13 and B-18 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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What a great little campground. We couldn't get 2 nights so we stayed 1 night at loop A-13 and then 1 night at loop B-18. A-13 is a tight site. If you have anything bigger than a 27' rv like us, then you will struggle. If you have slides, you won't fit. This is better for a tent. B-18 was a pull-through, with loads of space and elec... more
What a great little campground.
We couldn't get 2 nights so we stayed 1 night at loop A-13 and then 1 night at loop B-18.
A-13 is a tight site. If you have anything bigger than a 27' rv like us, then you will struggle. If you have slides, you won't fit. This is better for a tent.
B-18 was a pull-through, with loads of space and electricity.
We went to the ranger talks by the amphitheater and they were great.
There is a trail by loop C that is 1 mile long and takes you to the visit center - great views from it.
I would easily stay here again.
Paty would stay here again
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“Great campground inside the park and perfect for stargazing! ”
Reviewed 5/11/2023
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | B14, B19, B21 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison was a last minute trip for us (Sep of 2022), so we ended up needing three different 1 night reservations in the B-Loop. Some of the spots are kind of tight for a rig like ours (29 ft travel trailer) but overall we really enjoyed the campground. It was very quiet and peaceful, and you still get a nice nature... more
Black Canyon of the Gunnison was a last minute trip for us (Sep of 2022), so we ended up needing three different 1 night reservations in the B-Loop. Some of the spots are kind of tight for a rig like ours (29 ft travel trailer) but overall we really enjoyed the campground. It was very quiet and peaceful, and you still get a nice nature feel in most of the spots.
We enjoyed walking around the nature trails and this was a great spot to go explore the park from. We were there after the main summer season and so the Amphitheater programs were already over.
We did a campsite review for this spot as well as a "6 Must Do's at Black Canyon of the Gunnison" which people have really seemed to enjoy.
I'll share both of those below if you'd like to check them out
Campsite Review - https://youtu.be/DvRrrfeLfbw
6 Must Do's - https://youtu.be/xSCrjpNkADE
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Verizon
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“Great location, dark sky, quiet.”
Reviewed 10/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | $16 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
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We camped in Loop A in a camper van. Loop B has electricity. If the Loop B is open then generators are not allowed which was the case for us in October. Only about a third full. Pit toilets and drinking water. No dump station or potable water to fill your tank. Nice dark sky for stargazing. Great location if you are wanting to visit th... more
We camped in Loop A in a camper van. Loop B has electricity. If the Loop B is open then generators are not allowed which was the case for us in October. Only about a third full. Pit toilets and drinking water. No dump station or potable water to fill your tank. Nice dark sky for stargazing. Great location if you are wanting to visit the national park. Our site was fairly level but many of the sites were not so level.
WanderingWakes.Net would stay here again
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“Fantastic Location To Park Access”
Reviewed 9/28/2022
| Nightly rate: | $16 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
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Lot c had lots of spots. That being said hard to level up as most aren’t back in but just pull to side. Water was terrible tasting unfortunately. Very clean sites. Sunset views amazing
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Traveling Sue would stay here again
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“Terrible Rude Host”
Reviewed 7/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | A15 |
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The Loop A host Mark is unprofessional, rude, untruthful, unethical and falsely accused us of breaking a rule which the park ranger confirmed we did not. He defamed our character and judged us. Do not interact with this guy..
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- recycle
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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