National Park Service
Near Montrose, Colorado: $16–$22/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open Year-round (loops B and C closed in winter). Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Montrose, Colorado
How much does camping at South Rim Campground (Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP) cost, and when is it open?
South Rim Campground (Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP) near Montrose, Colorado (National Park Service) — camping fee $16–$22/night, season Year-round (loops B and C closed in winter), RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$16–$22/night
Season open
Year-round (loops B and C closed in winter)
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Walls drop 2,700 ft to the Gunnison River — deeper than the Empire State Building is tall. Loop B has hookups, only loop with them in the entire park. Painted Wall overlook (the tallest sheer cliff in Colorado) is a 5-min drive.
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