Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground
Montrose, Colorado · 8,241 ft · In Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Photos: NPS Photo (Victoria Stauffenberg)
Wildfire 24 mi S: Gold Mountain, 39,747 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,241 ft (2,512 m)8,241 ft2,512 m
Loops3
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 5 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Other campgrounds in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park 2
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.7 mi
- North Rim Campground13 sites · $10–$20 a night2.7 mi
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Tent sites
- Toilets
- Reservations (recommended)
- Wheelchair accessible (limited)
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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.
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Cell service
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- T-Mobile4G LTE
Cell service at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 62% chance of rain52°38°
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance T-storms, 98% chance of rain44°33°
- ThuPartly Sunny, 8% chance of rain49°32°
- FriSunny55°34°
- SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain54°39°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
East Portal Campground
National Park · 2.6 mi · Montrose
East Portal Campground
National Park · 2.6 mi · Montrose
Chukar
Campground · 9.3 mi · Olathe
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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