Campground · CO
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground
CO · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (8/10) and eases to its lowest in April (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 22 electric sites
- 1 water hookups
- 88 RV sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Max RV length 65 ft
Activities: DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, CAMPING, AMPHITHEATER, BACKPACKING, BIRDING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, EVENING PROGRAMS, FISHING, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PHOTOGRAPHY, PICNICKING, SCENIC DRIVE, STAR GAZING, VISITOR CENTER, WILDERNESS
How much does it cost to camp at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground?
There is an additional $6 electricity attribute fee for Standard Electric sites.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.