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South Rim Campground

88 sites · $10–$34 · Reservable + first come · RVs to 55 ft

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Reservable + first come$10–$34 / night

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88Sites

74Reservable

14First come

$10–$34Per night

55 ftRVs

23 electric hookups

Reservations

All sites in all loops must be reserved through Recreation.gov. Only loop B is open in winter. NOTE: Due to wildfire damage, limited sites (non-electric only) are currently available.

Fees

Loop A Standard Camping Fee The nightly camping fee for Loop A at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.	$20.00
Loop A Senior / Access Camping Fee Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.	$10.00
Loop B Standard Camping Fee The nightly camping fee for Loop B (RV sites with electricity) at the South Rim is $34.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.	$34.00
Loop B Senior / Access Camping Fee Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $17.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.	$17.00
Loop C Standard Camping Fee The nightly camping fee for Loop C at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.	$20.00
Loop C Senior / Access Camping Fee Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.	$10.00

Season & hours

Campground is open 24 hours a day, all year. Check out time is 11:00 am. Water is limited and typically only available mid-May to mid-September (after the last frost of spring and before the first frost of fall). In the winter, only Loop B is open (has electrical hookups). NOTE: limited sites are available in 2026 due to effects of the 2025 South Rim Fire. Electrical hookups are currently unavailable. Visit Recreation.gov for details.

Amenities

Toilets · Vault Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · year round
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · year round
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 55 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 55 ft
RV notes	RVs and trailers are allowed. Loop B has sites large enough for RVs and trailers (combined length) up to 55 feet. Most sites in Loop B average about 30 feet. Sites in Loops A and C can typically fit a 23-foot RV or car/ trailer combined length.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.
Wheelchair	There is sidewalk access from paved roads to the pit toilets.
ADA	There are two designated ADA accessible campsites on the South Rim: A21 and B1. Both are reservable on Recreation.gov. The sites are level concrete with easy access to pit toilets. The campground road/loop roads are paved. The campground amphitheater is not currently ADA accessible.
Cell	Cell service is unreliable at best, and often non-existent. Do not expect cell service within the park.
Also	Due to effects of the 2025 South Rim Fire, some areas of the campground are closed to all access for safety and rehabilitation purposes. Be aware that windblown ash, soot, and other fire debris may be present in the campground at any time.

Getting there

South Rim, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Montrose, CO 81401

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 0.3 mile (500 m) past the park’s entrance station, turn right onto the South Rim Campground road.

Contact

(970) 641-2337 · blca_info@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison

East Portal15 sites · $10–$20 · First come, first served · RVs to 22 ft North Rim13 sites · $10–$20 · First come, first served · RVs to 22 ft

About South Rim

The South Rim Campground is located one mile (1.6 km) from the South Rim Visitor Center. All campsites are by reservation only through Recreation.gov. Sites are fairly close together, partially shaded by tall shrubs. Only Loop B offers 20 and 30 amp electric hookups. During the warm season, drinking water is available, but there are no showers, dish cleaning stations, or water for RV tanks. Elevation: 8400 ft (2560 m). NOTE: Due to wildfire damage, limited sites (non-electric only) are currently available.

Photos

picnic table and fire pit in a grassy clearing among the brush — Loop A and C are mainly intended for tents. This is what a typical tent site looks like. · NPS photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

31°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

54°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

32°F

Partly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

52°F

Partly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

34°F

Mostly Cloudy then Snow Showers Likely

Sat, Nov 14

Day

43°F

Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Night

33°F

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Sun, Nov 15

Day

44°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

This campground is on the rim of Black Canyon, at 8,400 feet (2560 m) 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.

Rules

-Camp only in designated sites. -Maximum occupancy: 8 people, 2 vehicles per campsite. -Check In/ Out Time: 11 am -Pets must be leashed at all times. -Properly extinguish fires. Do not leave fires unattended. -Use bear boxes for any scented items, food, etc. -Stay is limited to 14 consecutive nights for a total of 30 days within a calendar year.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.