Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Campgrounds of Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Black Canyon of the Gunnison has a campground on both the North and South Rims, although the South Rim Campground is much more developed. It is also much larger than the one on the remote North Rim.

North Rim Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 13 sites, $16 per site

calendar Open: April to November

click Reservations: No, first come, first served

marker Location: At the end of the North Rim Road. The last seven miles of road are unpaved, and the road is closed in winter.

drink Amenities: Running water, vault toilets, grills and picnic tables

chart Demand: High. This campground is in the remote North Rim area but is also very small. It fills frequently throughout the season.

North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado
North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado
North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado
North Rim Campground, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado

South Rim Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 88 sites, $16-$22 per site

calendar Open: All Year

click Reservations: May through September, online at recreation.gov

marker Location: Just past the entrance station off South Rim Road

drink Amenities: Running water (in summer only), vault toilets, grills and picnic tables. All water must be trucked in and should be highly conserved.

chart Demand: Medium. This campground is in the popular South Rim area but is quite large, so is rarely full during any period. Unlike most national park campgrounds, there are some sites with electric hookups for RVs.

South Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado
South Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado
South Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado
South Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado