Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground accommodates recreational vehicles up to 50 feet in length. This National Park Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Guests at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground can enjoy essential amenities including Accessible Vault Toilets, and Water Hookup. The site is maintained by National Park Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.

Popular activities at this location include Amphitheater, Backpacking, Birding, and Camping. The campground's proximity to MONTROSE offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Colorado region.

Located in MONTROSE, Colorado, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

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.

The park is located approximately 250 miles (402 km) southwest of Denver. The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is 15 miles (24 km) east of Montrose, CO, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347.