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Basic Information
 The South Rim Campground is located one mile from the South Rim Visitor Center. Reservations may be made on 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: 8372 ft (2551.8 m)
TOTAL SITES: 88 Electric Hookups: 23 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather. Toilet Types
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Weather This Campground is on the rim of Black Canyon, at 8,000 feet 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. 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. $20.00 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. $10.00 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. $34.00 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. $17.00 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. $20.00 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. $10.00 Email Address Send this campground an email Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address 102 Elk CreekGunnison, CO 81230 Physical Address South Rim, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkMontrose, CO 81401 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 1 mile past the park’s entrance station, turn right onto the South Rim Campground road.Cell Phone Additional Information Cell service is unreliable at best, and often non-existent. Do not expect cell service within the park. Regulations -Camp only in designated sites. All sites in all loops are reservable through recreation.gov. Only loop B is open in winter.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - There are two designated ADA accessible campsites on the South Rim: A21 and B1. Both are reservable on Recreation.gov. The sites are level concrete with easy access to pit toilets. The campground road/loop roads are paved. The campground amphitheater is not currently ADA accessible. Wheelchair Access - There is sidewalk access from paved roads to the pit toilets. RV & Trailer Information - RVs and trailers are allowed. Loop B has sites large enough for RVs and trailers (combined length) up to 55 feet. Most sites in Loop B average about 30 feet. Sites in Loops A and C can typically fit a 23-foot RV or car/ trailer combined length. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 55 Trailer Allowed - Yes Trailer Max Length in Feet - 55 Classification - This campground is a limited development campground. 
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Last updated: March 10, 2025