Nearby Campgrounds
Overview
The South Rim Campground is located one mile (1.6 km) from the South Rim Visitor Center. All campsites are by reservation only. Reserve sites online at Recreation.gov. Sites are fairly close together and partially shaded by Gambel oak and serviceberry bushes. Only Loop B offers 20 and 30 amp electric hookups. During the warm season, drinking water is available, but there are no showers or dish cleaning stations, and no water for RV tanks. Elevation: 8400 ft (2560 m).
Location
Elevation
8,382 ft
Directions
From Montrose, take Hwy 50 east for 6 miles, then turn left onto Hwy 347 and follow it for 6 miles. Hwy 347 turns into the South Rim Drive of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. About 0.3 mile (500 m) past the park’s entrance station, turn right onto the South Rim Campground road.
Weather Notes
This campground is on the rim of Black Canyon, at 8,400 feet (2560 m) in elevation. Weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy or snowy. Be prepared for 3-season camping, even in summer. The campground is often windy.
RV Information
Up to 55 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 55 ft
23 sites with electric
Loop A Standard Camping Fee
The nightly camping fee for Loop A at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Loop A Senior / Access Camping Fee
Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Loop B Standard Camping Fee
The nightly camping fee for Loop B (RV sites with electricity) at the South Rim is $34.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Loop B Senior / Access Camping Fee
Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $17.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Loop C Standard Camping Fee
The nightly camping fee for Loop C at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Loop C Senior / Access Camping Fee
Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
No cell coverage detected at this location.
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All sites in all loops must be reserved through Recreation.gov. Only loop B is open in winter.
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