South Rim Campground
38.5438, -107.6894 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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 available in 2026.
- Every day
- All Day
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.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
The nightly camping fee for Loop A at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
The nightly camping fee for Loop C at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
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.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
All sites in all loops must be reserved through Recreation.gov. Only loop B is open in winter.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - year round
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - year round
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 55 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 55 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Limited Development Campground
- Cell service
- Cell service is unreliable at best, and often non-existent. Do not expect cell service within the park.
There is sidewalk access from paved roads to the pit toilets.
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.
Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.
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.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
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.
-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.
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