Black Canyon Dispersed Camping
BLM
Write a Review CO-347 Montrose, CO 81401 970-240-5300 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.5326, -107.7167
Overview of Black Canyon Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-909175 on 3/16/2024
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet
Reported by Brown Sign Junkies on 10/21/2019
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 7,874 ft / 2,399 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970-240-5300
Dana asked on 1/20/2022
Does anyone know if Black Canyon BLM is accessible with a 4x4 SUV in the winter? Thanks!
Reviews of Black Canyon Dispersed Camping 28 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 12 Users
Last reported 10/21/2023
Confirmed by 16 Users
Last reported 3/16/2024
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 7/6/2021
“Muddy, Eroded Roads; Closing Soon?”
Reviewed 3/16/2024
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I drove in and quickly realized the loose muddy roads were quite bad. Got stuck twice and ended up putting my chains on to get out. You need 4WD or other traction assistance if coming in winter or mud season. The roads are also steadily being eroded in the middle; accident waiting to happen. My visit in May ‘21 was easier as roads were... more
I drove in and quickly realized the loose muddy roads were quite bad. Got stuck twice and ended up putting my chains on to get out. You need 4WD or other traction assistance if coming in winter or mud season. The roads are also steadily being eroded in the middle; accident waiting to happen. My visit in May ‘21 was easier as roads were dry and campground was beautiful for tents/hammocking.
Also, speaking with an employee at the National Park, there are talks of closing this campground soon. Sad but understandable in its condition.
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camper-909175 would stay here again
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“Great location and views but not much accessible”
Reviewed 10/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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Close to Black Canyon SP , and the views overlooking the valley are pretty but the roads are in bad shape. Tents, and a couple Class Bs or small Cs and it's full. UNLESS you have legit 4WD. Then you can access the road to the right to get back to quite a few other sites. The direct access road has been gated off by the BLM because of t... more
Close to Black Canyon SP , and the views overlooking the valley are pretty but the roads are in bad shape. Tents, and a couple Class Bs or small Cs and it's full. UNLESS you have legit 4WD. Then you can access the road to the right to get back to quite a few other sites. The direct access road has been gated off by the BLM because of the condition of the road I'm guessing. Again, would be 4WD only
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camper-855982 would stay here again
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“Rutted Road & Site Tree Congestion”
Reviewed 5/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a free dispersed campground that is poorly maintained regarding road condition and tree overhang throughout roadway to some campsites. We have a 23' travel trailer that we had to park in the large main entrance area as either the roads were too impassable with a travel trailer or the tree branches were too close to the roadway... more
This is a free dispersed campground that is poorly maintained regarding road condition and tree overhang throughout roadway to some campsites. We have a 23' travel trailer that we had to park in the large main entrance area as either the roads were too impassable with a travel trailer or the tree branches were too close to the roadway to some of the campsites. This would be an ideal spot for camper vans or tent campers, but for anything larger unfortunately. The road condition and the poor cellular service is the only reason we would not consider staying here again. We have 1 bar with Verizon and even that is very poor for internet or phone calls.
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Verizon 5G
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“Nice Roads Close To Park”
Reviewed 8/8/2022
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Nice tent sites further back, two big RVs were near the front. I like this blm easy to access and clean area!
RTJ.06 would stay here again
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“Great Dispersed Site Close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison Natl Park”
Reviewed 10/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Just minutes from the entrance to Black Canyon of the Gunnison Natl Park, this BLM spot is right off a hairpin turn. Take care pulling in here and give the area a scout first. We witnessed a dozen RV's and even ORV's suffering damage due to careless driving. Not much flat ground, but we lucked out with a great site surrounded by junipe... more
Just minutes from the entrance to Black Canyon of the Gunnison Natl Park, this BLM spot is right off a hairpin turn. Take care pulling in here and give the area a scout first. We witnessed a dozen RV's and even ORV's suffering damage due to careless driving. Not much flat ground, but we lucked out with a great site surrounded by juniper and pine. No facilities at all. ATT mobile service was not very good.
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HagePhoto would stay here again
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“Super close to the park but not great for RVs. ”
Reviewed 9/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Class C) |
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This is the closest spot to the park you can stay, less then 5 minutes. Only has a few flat areas right off the road to park a RV. Lots of spots for smaller vehicles, specially if you have 4x4, the roads wiggle through there for miles. Pretty sketchy taking a RV past the main turn in area which fills in pretty close together at night. ... more
This is the closest spot to the park you can stay, less then 5 minutes. Only has a few flat areas right off the road to park a RV. Lots of spots for smaller vehicles, specially if you have 4x4, the roads wiggle through there for miles. Pretty sketchy taking a RV past the main turn in area which fills in pretty close together at night. Clean and pretty views if you can find a level spot to fit your rig. Cell service works.
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glasgows_onthego would stay here again
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“Convenient, clean, free ”
Reviewed 9/14/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Not applicable |
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Very close to the south rim of the black canyon
Plenty of options, but not for big rigs
My 170” EXT is about as big as I would want snd I could fit into only a few spots
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kb1968 would stay here again
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“Easy access to Park”
Reviewed 8/9/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Great spot. Easy access to park. Some road noise.
Saul would stay here again
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“Great proximity to park, great option for digital nomads ”
Reviewed 7/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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I parked very close to the entrance due to no 4x4 / low clearance. Great view of the mountains and 30+mbps on ATT made for a perfect place to work.
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Kat_wanders09 would stay here again
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“BEST FOR ME!”
Reviewed 7/6/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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solo female in a minivan, I felt safe and cozy here. There are many sites, I counted around 10, that are close to the entrance and are accessible with a minivan. Beyond some point you will need higher clearance. My site is totally secluded, which I love, a short distance to the road, which I don't mind since traffic is not too... more
solo female in a minivan, I felt safe and cozy here. There are many sites, I counted around 10, that are close to the entrance and are accessible with a minivan. Beyond some point you will need higher clearance.
My site is totally secluded, which I love, a short distance to the road, which I don't mind since traffic is not too busy during the week. But I get to be surrounded by trees that provide lots of shade during the hottest days of this crazy heat wave the whole country is experiencing. And I can still charge my solar.
Couldn't be happier! Oh well, yes, when deer walk next to my site ignoring my presence... communing with Nature feels good.
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Proluna8 would stay here again
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