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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Camping
 

NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND
Open from Spring to Fall
13 sites in Pinyon-Juniper forest with vault toilets, tables and grills. Water is available mid-May to mid-September*. No hook-ups. Vehicles greater than 35 feet are not recommended. Maximum 8 persons and 2 vehicles per site. Occasionally fills during summer months. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations) and have a maximum 14 consecutive day stay in a 30 day period.

Fee: $12.00 per night ($6.00 per night with Interagency Senior/Access)

* Our water is brought in by truck, therefore rv water filling is not available.



SOUTH RIM CAMPGROUND
Loop A - open year round.
Loops B & C - open Spring to Fall
88 sites in oak-brush forest with vault toilets, tables and grills. Water is available mid-May to mid-September*. 30 amp electrical hookups are available in Loop B only. All sites have a maximum 14 consecutive day stay in a 30 day period. Vehicles greater than 35 feet are not recommended. Maximum of 8 persons and 2 vehicles per site.

Accessible sites: A21 and B1

Fees:
Loop A - $12.00 per night plus $3.00 per night if reserved ($6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass plus $3.00 per night if reserved)
Loop B (electric hookups) - $18.00 per night plus $3.00 per night if reserved ($12.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass plus $3.00 per night if reserved)
Loop C - $12.00 per night ($6.00 per night with Interagency Senior/Access)

 

Reservations may be made for South Rim Loops A and B only, and must be made at least 3 days in advance.

 
 


Please conserve water, it must be trucked in. Firewood is not provided at either campground and may not be gathered.

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Peregrine falcon  

Did You Know?
Black Canyon is home to the fastest bird in the world, the Peregrine falcon. Scientists estimate that Peregrines can reach speeds of over 200 mph in an aerial dive.

Last Updated: June 01, 2009 at 09:52 EST