Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground
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A camping trip to Black Canyon of the 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. Take one of many spectacular hiking trails such as the Oak Flat Loop Trail and watch for birds like the black-billed magpie. In summer, catch an evening educational program in the campground amphitheater. Winter activities include snowshoeing on Rim Rock Trail or cross country skiing on South Rim Drive — South Rim Campground is first-come, first-served in winter. Campsites are open year round, but drinking water is only available mid-May through mid-October. Electric hookups are in Loop B and available year around. Perched on the South Rim of the Black Canyon, this campground is surrounded by scrub oak forests and sits atop ancient hard rocks. Deer, grouse, bears and bobcats are known to frequent the area. Nearby, the Cimarron Canyon Rail Exhibit has railcars and the last remaining railroad trestle on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison route, and upstream the Curecanti National Recreation Area offers water recreation on Colorado's largest reservoir.
- Pet friendly
Location
A001
Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 42
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Full
Campsites84
Montrose, CO
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
2 sites
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Shade
Water hookups
Site features
Driveway surface
Gravel (varies by site)
Max vehicle length
Typically 27 ft, up to 43 ft
Site length
Typically 33 ft, up to 45 ft
Site width
Typically 14 ft, up to 20 ft
Caravan / camper van
Up to 21 ft
Fifth wheel
Up to 36 ft
Pickup camper
Up to 21 ft
Pop up
Up to 21 ft
RV
Typically 21 ft, up to 35 ft
Small tent
Tent
Typically 21 ft, up to 35 ft
Trailer
Typically 21 ft, up to 32 ft
Vehicle
Amphitheater
Backpacking
Birding
Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Day Use Area
Evening Programs
Fishing
Guided Interpretive Walks
Hiking
Interpretive Programs
Photography
Picnicking
Scenic Drive
Star Gazing
Visitor Center
Wilderness
Wildlife Viewing
Rules & policies
Check-in
1:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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