South Rim Campground

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Loop A Standard Camping Fee: $20.00; Loop A Senior / Access Camping Fee: $10.00; Loop B Standard Camping Fee: $34.00; Loop B Senior / Access Camping Fee: $17.00; Loop C Standard Camping Fee: $20.00; Loop C Senior / Access Camping Fee: $10.00 Reservations: 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. 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. 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. Official page: https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/camp_southrim.htm Source: National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS photo