Loop A and C are mainly intended for tents. This is what a typical tent site looks like.

Campground

South Rim Campground

Colorado

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu62°51°Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri68°48°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat66°45°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun65°43°Sunny
Mon69°46°Sunny
Tue66°45°Chance Rain Showers
Wed67°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Thu: Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 mph S

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Signal

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Booking

Reservations

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All sites in all loops must be reserved through Recreation.gov. Only loop B is open in winter. NOTE: Due to wildfire damage, limited sites (non-electric only) are currently available.

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Overview

The South Rim Campground is located one mile (1.6 km) from the South Rim Visitor Center. All campsites are by reservation only through Recreation.gov. Sites are fairly close together, partially shaded by tall shrubs. Only Loop B offers 20 and 30 amp electric hookups. During the warm season, drinking water is available, but there are no showers, dish cleaning stations, or water for RV tanks. Elevation: 8400 ft (2560 m). NOTE: Due to wildfire damage, limited sites (non-electric only) are currently available.

Location

Getting there

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.

Amenities

Potable Water· Yes - seasonal
Food Storage Lockers· Yes - year round
Trash & Recycling· Yes - year round
Toilets

RV information

55 ftMax RV length
55 ftMax trailer length
23Sites with electric

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· Vault

Amphitheater· Yes - seasonal

Host On-Site· Yes - seasonal

Fees

Loop C Standard Camping FeeThe nightly camping fee for Loop C at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.: 20.00
Loop A Standard Camping FeeThe nightly camping fee for Loop A at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.: 20.00
Loop A Senior / Access Camping FeeDiscounted 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.: 10.00
Loop B Standard Camping FeeThe 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.: 34.00
Loop B Senior / Access Camping FeeDiscounted 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.: 17.00
Loop C Senior / Access Camping FeeDiscounted 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.: 10.00

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Booking

Reservations

Reserve on recreation.gov

All sites in all loops must be reserved through Recreation.gov. Only loop B is open in winter. NOTE: Due to wildfire damage, limited sites (non-electric only) are currently available.

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Recreation.gov and the managing agency

Signal

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

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Thu62°51°Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri68°48°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat66°45°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun65°43°Sunny
Mon69°46°Sunny
Tue66°45°Chance Rain Showers
Wed67°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Thu: Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 mph S

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

South Rim Campground

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Overview

Location

Getting there

Weather notes

Amenities

RV information

Trails nearby

South Rim Trail to Amphitheatre

Rim Rock Trail

Uplands Trail

Oak Flat Trail

Gunnison Point Overlook Trail

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Ponderosa Campground

Fees

Elk Creek Campground

Dry Gulch Campground

Trails nearby

South Rim Trail to Amphitheatre

Rim Rock Trail

Uplands Trail

Oak Flat Trail

Gunnison Point Overlook Trail

Reservations

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