South Rim Campground: Your Gateway to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison

199 reviews

S Rim Rd, Montrose, CO 81401, USA
+1 970-641-2337
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South Rim Campground Introduce

Welcome to South Rim Campground, your gateway to the dramatic landscapes of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Located near Montrose, Colorado, this campground offers a unique opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the canyon, with its sheer cliffs, towering rock formations, and the mighty Gunnison River flowing far below.

Camping Experience:

South Rim Campground offers a variety of campsites to suit different camping preferences:

Tent campsites: Enjoy a traditional camping experience under the stars in our spacious tent sites.
RV campsites: Our campground can accommodate RVs, providing convenient hookups for water and electricity.
Campsites are available by reservation from mid-May to mid-October, and on a first-come, first-served basis outside of those dates.

Amenities and Services:

South Rim Campground provides a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience:

Picnic tables: Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table for enjoying meals outdoors.
Fire pits: Gather around the fire pit for warmth and campfire stories (please check fire restrictions before your visit).
Vault toilets: Conveniently located vault toilets are available for your convenience.

Activities and Attractions:

Located on the rim of the Black Canyon, the campground offers easy access to a variety of activities and attractions:

Hiking: Explore the scenic trails along the rim, offering stunning views of the canyon and the Gunnison River.
Stargazing: Enjoy the incredible night skies, perfect for stargazing and astronomy enthusiasts.
Wildlife viewing: Keep an eye out for the diverse wildlife that calls the canyon home, including birds, deer, and other animals.
Visitor center: Learn more about the park's geology, ecology, and history at the South Rim Visitor Center.

Location and Accessibility:

South Rim Campground is located near Montrose, Colorado, within Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The campground is easily accessible by car, making it a convenient destination for a weekend getaway or a longer vacation.

Why Choose South Rim Campground?

South Rim Campground offers a unique and unforgettable camping experience, with its breathtaking views of the Black Canyon and its convenient access to hiking trails and other activities. It's the perfect place to reconnect with nature and experience the dramatic beauty of this natural wonder.

Plan Your Canyon Adventure:

Ready to experience the majesty of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison? Pack your camping gear and head to South Rim Campground for an unforgettable nature escape!

Location

Colorado Montrose County Montrose South Rim Road

Customer Reviews

4.3

199 reviews

Josh Jurrens

Sep 05, 2024

Besides electrical hookups in the B loop, vault toilets, and water bottle fill stations, there are no amenities. The rangers and camp host are great, but the campground lacks features of other national park campgrounds: no store, water fill, dump station, trails directly off the campground, ranger station, or anything else. A nearby state park is much better, with more room, better views, and closer to town. I'd stay there next time and just drive into the park. This isn't a bad park, but it's not up to par with other national park campgrounds we've stayed at.

Kristen Green

Jun 15, 2024

We stayed at site B18 over Memorial weekend and had a great time. Sites are close together, and there was no bear box at our site. We saw a Mangrove Warbler bird often; it had a nest nearby. Deer were active around the campground. The pit toilets were clean and a little walk from our site. Amazing stars and views!

Ethan B-L

Jun 13, 2024

The canyon is the main attraction, not the campground. This campground is fine, but with only one water spigot per loop, pit toilets, and no hookups, it's only enjoyable for those who can do without such things for a day or two. Definitely worth it to me.

Peter Hey (RV PLANET)

Aug 28, 2023

A typical national park campground. The sites are well-developed, but no electricity or sewage. Bathrooms have toilets and running water, but no showers. This campground doesn't have a dump station either, so plan your water usage carefully. But, as with all other national parks, this place is so special that having a campground is a very welcome opportunity to stay.

Katie Prue

Aug 14, 2022

Stop at the corner store when you turn off 50W for firewood! The campground is pretty remote, and you won’t have cell service or much else. Pit toilets, but they’re clean and stocked with TP and hand sanitizer. We stayed in B7 with a tent, and it was great. The gravel was a little rough, so I wish I had a larger footprint under the tent. The sites are close together, but we weren’t bothered by noise, and there are enough trees and plants for some privacy. We saw deer and chipmunks. The visitor center is close, and there are tons of good trails and drives nearby.