Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground

National Park Service · Colorado

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground in Colorado. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 939 public campsites we map in Colorado.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

National Park Service

Fee

$20–$34/night

Booking

Reservation required

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Listed facilities

drinking water, toilets, power (as published by the agency)

Phone

970-249-1914 EXT 425

Coordinates

38.55056, -107.68667

Nearest sites we map

• East Portal Campground4 km · National Park Service
• Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground4 km · National Park Service
• Upper Magaritaville14 km · Bureau of Land Management
• Lower Margaritaville14 km · Bureau of Land Management
• Chukar Trailhead Camping Area15 km · Bureau of Land Management
• Chukar15 km · Bureau of Land Management

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-05, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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