South Rim Campground
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Write a Review Rim Drive Rd. Montrose, CO 81401 970-641-2337 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.5428, -107.6885
Overview of South Rim Campground
In the summer, loops A, B, and some of the sites in loop C can be reserved through Recreation.gov. In the spring, fall, and winter, all sites are first-come, first-served.
This campground can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 55 ft. long.
Last Price Paid: $34
Reported by Topidoc on 4/30/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Running.From.Normal on 11/7/2020
Number of Sites 88
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally mid May to mid September
Elevation 7,939 ft / 2,419 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 55 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970-641-2337
Room4Two asked on 2/13/2023
How s the drive going up to S Rim campground? We are in a Class C Sprinter MH, and are towing a jeep. Does the road...
Reviews of South Rim Campground 36 people have reviewed this location.
“Convenient campground in the park”
Reviewed 7/2/2022
Nightly rate: | $8 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | C22 |
The plus is you are inside the park . Campsite are kind of small and uneven . We have a 36’ RV and there are very few sites large enough to fit. Generator usage is prohibited . Loop A and B are dry camp and loop B has power hook up. Camp is cramped and full . Dry camp $16 and hook up $22 . 50% off for senior pass holder. Road to camp g... more
The plus is you are inside the park . Campsite are kind of small and uneven . We have a 36’ RV and there are very few sites large enough to fit. Generator usage is prohibited . Loop A and B are dry camp and loop B has power hook up. Camp is cramped and full . Dry camp $16 and hook up $22 . 50% off for senior pass holder. Road to camp good . Cellular Poot AT&T 0 to 1 bar.
AMERICAN EAGLE would stay here again
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“Winter camping!”
Reviewed 2/27/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 21 |
We stayed in the winter off season in Loop A, since it’s the only loop open. They plow Loop A and all pull through sites. There was no fee for the campsite, just the park entrance fee. There’s no power in this loop and there’s no water since it’s shut off in the winter. There are pit toilets. There were a few campers but they were spre... more
We stayed in the winter off season in Loop A, since it’s the only loop open. They plow Loop A and all pull through sites. There was no fee for the campsite, just the park entrance fee. There’s no power in this loop and there’s no water since it’s shut off in the winter. There are pit toilets. There were a few campers but they were spread so far apart since everyone needed pull through sites cause it snowed a lot recently. Some places the snow is up to your thighs and some places it’s up to your waist.
Even without amenities, we were happy a campground was open in the Colorado winter.
[Internet. Verizon via iPhone has no signal. However, with our booster Nighthawk MR-1100 - 25 mbps down and 1 mbps up with 200 ping. I don’t think a booster will save your signal in the whole campground though.]
Mea would stay here again
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“Minimal services, but nice site”
Reviewed 12/28/2021
Nightly rate: | $16 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 11B |
Site 11B is very private, pull through is perfect for a small trailer and has electric hook up. There are no showers in this campground, and you can't fill your water tank. Potable water is available to fill a container though. Only one spigot per loop.
From the campground, a trail with nice views will take you to the visitor centre.
Annick would stay here again
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“tight but nice sites”
Reviewed 8/2/2021
Nightly rate: | $16 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | a31 |
RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
We had nice shade tho not much room for our slide on our 25 foot class c. Privacy was good.
gxceb0t would stay here again
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“Great site. Good location.”
Reviewed 7/19/2021
Nightly rate: | $16 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 10 |
No shade. Hot. No generator use. Loop B has electric. Lots of wildlife. Birds. Small mammals. Deer with babies. No Verizon coverage.
Chriscrossthecountry would stay here again
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“Awesome place but not free”
Reviewed 6/22/2021
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Not sure why people are saying it's free, maybe during winter but not anytime else. It's $16-$22 depending on if you get a space with electricity or not. Campsites are pretty close together but everyone was very quiet and friendly. Deer just hang out by your camp but they won’t bother you super fun to watch.
Spiritandliv would stay here again
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“Winter wonderland”
Reviewed 2/20/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
The sunset was one of the best I’ve ever seen in Colorado. There was no camping fee and pretty much all the sites but two were under 2-3 feet of snow. There’s 2 very clean pit toilets (please keep them this way). Someone had shoveled the spot I parked in, but not too recently because there was still at least 6 inches covering the spot.... more
The sunset was one of the best I’ve ever seen in Colorado. There was no camping fee and pretty much all the sites but two were under 2-3 feet of snow. There’s 2 very clean pit toilets (please keep them this way). Someone had shoveled the spot I parked in, but not too recently because there was still at least 6 inches covering the spot. We were the only ones that were camping while there. It was cold during the day but frigid at night, easily dropping into the single digits so I don’t recommend it without a heater. Cell phone service went in and out, at most I was able to make a phone call but no texts.
Leauxgan would stay here again
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“Nice camping spot, gorgeous park to visit ”
Reviewed 11/7/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 43' (Fifth Wheel) |
There’s no fee for winter camping! We maneuvered our 26’ travel trailer in, but much bigger would be hard to find a spot. Only loop A was open.
Quiet, clean, drinking water in warmer months is available but not to fill your RV.
It was nice to be so close to the Canyon which was stunning to see’
Running.From.Normal would stay here again
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“Close to the rim...wonderful experience”
Reviewed 9/25/2020
Nightly rate: | $16 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 17B |
RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
This was a great national park camping experience. The campground is nestled in some low/middle height scrub trees and there is good separation between sites. It was relatively quiet and since Loop B has electric sites, I don't recall hearing any generator noise. Our site had good room for our 22' Bambi, although some of the sites w... more
This was a great national park camping experience. The campground is nestled in some low/middle height scrub trees and there is good separation between sites. It was relatively quiet and since Loop B has electric sites, I don't recall hearing any generator noise. Our site had good room for our 22' Bambi, although some of the sites would have been a struggle. Many of the larger rigs were on the first few sites of the Loop.
We planned to go to the ranger talk but found out the first night that a reservation was needed. The visitor center was closed but we went there anyway and watched the sunset from the overlook. We reserved a seat at the evening ranger program the next day. It is a short walk to the amphitheater from the campground...classic park experience.
The fire pits are very well built and were excellent cooking platforms. Our site, 17B, went back quite a ways and allowed for a lot of room for the picnic table area and fire area. There is also a pretty good sky view there for any astronomy one wants to do. The campground also has an astronomy platform on the south end.
Mark would stay here again
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“Breathtaking Park - Tight Campground”
Reviewed 9/20/2020
Nightly rate: | $16 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | A8 |
RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall, an amazing experience. As always the NPS made sure the park and its facilities were clean and functional. The park itself we highly recommend if you're nearby. Get there right after checkout to get the best spot if you don't have a reservation -- it fills up every night and there really aren't a lot of spaces. The sites in ... more
Overall, an amazing experience. As always the NPS made sure the park and its facilities were clean and functional. The park itself we highly recommend if you're nearby. Get there right after checkout to get the best spot if you don't have a reservation -- it fills up every night and there really aren't a lot of spaces.
The sites in loops A and C lend themselves more to tent and van campers (as they lack power), and the narrow widths and overhead brambles reflect that. It took us three tries in three different sites before we found one that would work for our 21' TT with a modest slideout.
Being a national property, it was exempt from the Colorado state fire ban. With the tight site proximity, evening fire time got distressingly smoky -- a definite negative for us. Aside from that and the occasional generator (we use solar exclusively when off shore power), it was good experience.
Cell service was nonexistent to faint. For some reason, in the morning we were able to nab 2 bars of LTE, and then it went dark the rest of the day.
HavensPath would stay here again
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“Terrible Rude Host”
Reviewed 7/20/2021
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | A15 |
The Loop A host Mark is unprofessional, rude, untruthful, unethical and falsely accused us of breaking a rule which the park ranger confirmed we did not. He defamed our character and judged us. Do not interact with this guy..
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- recycle
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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