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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park South Rim Campground. This page contains information on camping in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado.
 Camping

The Park has two campgrounds—one on each rim. Conserve water, it must be trucked in from nearby communities. Firewood is not provided and may not be gathered. Build fires only in grills in the campgrounds.

  North Rim Campground
Season: Closed in the winter. Open May through October, weather permitting.
Location: N/A
Availability: First-come, first-served. Reservations are not accepted.
Fee: $12.00 per night
Sites: 13 sites. Elevation: N/A
Group Sites: N/A
Stay Limit: N/A
RV Hookups: No Maximum Length: N/A
Sanitary Dump: N/A Drinking Water: Yes. See Comments.
Restrooms: Pit toilets. Showers: No
Picnic Tables: Yes Fire Pit/Grill: Yes
Firewood: Wood gathering is not permitted, nor is wood provided. Bring charcoal, or wood, and with you.
Laundry: N/A Groceries/Supplies: N/A
Quiet Hours: N/A
Campground Host: N/A Campfire Program: Mid-June through Labor Day.
Checkout Time: N/A
Comments:
  • Water must be used sparingly because it must be hauled by tank truck. When possible, bring water with you.
  • Be careful with fire. Do not build fires outside of campgrounds. Before leaving, extinguish the last spark with water. Do not take chances—be sure your fire is out.
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  South Rim Campground
Season: Open May through October, weather permitting.
Location: Near the Visitor Center off Colorado 347.
Availability: First-come, first-served, except Loop B on the South Rim, which can be reserved through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS). Call 877-444-6777 or go online.
Fee:
  • Loop A: $12.00 per night plus $3.00 per night if reserved ($6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass plus $3.00 per night if reserved).
  • Loop B (electric hookups): $18.00 per night plus $3.00 per night if reserved ($12.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass plus $3.00 per night if reserved).
  • Loop C: $12.00 per night ($6.00 per night with Interagency Senior/Access)
Sites: 102 sites. Elevation: N/A
Group Sites: N/A
Stay Limit: N/A
RV Hookups: Electricity in Loop B. Maximum Length: N/A
Sanitary Dump: N/A Drinking Water: Yes. See Comments.
Restrooms: Pit toilets. Showers: No
Picnic Tables: Yes Fire Pit/Grill: Yes
Firewood: Wood gathering is not permitted, nor is wood provided. Bring charcoal, or wood, and with you.
Laundry: N/A Groceries/Supplies: N/A
Quiet Hours: N/A
Campground Host: N/A Campfire Program: Mid-June through Labor Day.
Checkout Time: N/A
Comments:
  • Water must be used sparingly because it must be hauled by tank truck. When possible, bring water with you.
  • Be careful with fire. Do not build fires outside of campgrounds. Before leaving, extinguish the last spark with water. Do not take chances—be sure your fire is out.
  • See our Personal Notes.
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