South Rim Campground
In Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park there's only one campground open year round: South Rim Campground.
Plan Around South Rim Campground
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South Rim Campground Details
In Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park there's only one campground open year-round: South Rim Campground. There are 88 sites at the campground, including sites for RVs (with and without electrical hookups). Campsites include picnic tables and fire grates, and water is available mid-May through mid-October (though there are no water hookups or dump stations for RVs). There are no showers and no flush toilets, so expect to rough it a little. If you need accessible sites, there are two, one on Loop A and the other on Loop B; bathrooms also are accessible. Campsites are $16 per night on loops A and C (or $8 with a senior or access pass). Loop B is more expensive, at $22 per night ($14 for senior or access passholders) plus $3 per night if reserved in advance. Reserve a site through [recreation.gov](https://chimani.co/bcgsrc). Rim Rock Nature Trail follows the canyon rim from Loop C to the South Rim Visitor Center, a trip of a mile each way.
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Nearby Parks Around South Rim Campground
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Nearby Points of Interest Around South Rim Campground
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0.2 mi away
Rim Rock Nature Trail
The Rim Rock Nature Trail is a self-guided hike along the south rim of Black Canyon to the Tomichi Point overlook.
0.2 mi away
Tomichi Route
The Tomichi Route is the steepest, most strenuous inner canyon route on the South Rim.
0.2 mi away
South Rim Road
There are 12 overlooks along a seven-mile stretch of South Rim Road from Tomichi Point to High Point.
0.2 mi away
East Portal Road
If you want to see the Gunnison River (and skip hiking the Inner Canyon to do so), drive East Portal Road.
0.6 mi away
Tomichi Point
Tomichi Point is the first place you get a full view of the canyon once you enter the park.
