Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: MONTROSE, CO, CO

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$34 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (635 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.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 cam

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/black-canyon-of-the-gunnison-south-rim-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim offers dramatic canyon views, stargazing, and access to spectacular hiking trails like Oak Flat Loop Trail. The park protects the most striking canyon section in North America with narrow openings, sheer walls, and startling depths.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, Bald Eagle, Cooper's Hawk, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Violet-green Swallow, Eastern Collared Lizard, and various Spiny Lizards present in area.

Insider tips for Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Only select sites have electric hookups; plan accordingly Stargazing is excellent here - bring binoculars for birding on Oak Flat Loop Trail Visitor center, guided interpretive walks, and amphitheater programs available

Skip Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground if: You need full hookups - only electric available on select sites, no water or sewer. You require guaranteed operations - seasonal operations may affect availability. You expect all 84 sites to have hookups - most sites lack them.

Best time to visit Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground: Summer — Evening educational programs and interpretive walks offered; optimal for hiking and wildlife viewing.. Year-round — Campground operates year-round; winter offers cross-country skiing opportunities..

Nearby campgrounds: East Portal Campground (Montrose, CO), Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground (Montrose, CO), Cimarron Campground (Co) (Gunnison, CO), Soap Creek (Gunnison, CO).