National Park Service · Colorado
South Rim Campground (Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP)
Near Montrose, Colorado — $20–$34 a night per nps.gov; rigs to 35 ft by our record.
Quick answer
Can I bring an RV to South Rim Campground?
What length RV fits South Rim Campground? Our record: South Rim Campground takes rigs up to 35 ft. 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov. Book on the operator's own page.
- Open: Year-round, by reservation — per nps.gov, read Sep 24, 2026.
What the source pages say
South Rim Campground … $34 (electric) $20 (non-electric)
nps.gov, read Sep 24, 2026South Rim Campground: Sites available by reservation only, year-round.
nps.gov, read Sep 24, 2026
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On the ground
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.
From our record
- Booking
- 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
- On site
- Water + electric, Pets allowed, Fire rings
- Camping styles
- RV-friendly, Tent camping
What a posted rig limit measures
- Pad length — the rig plus anything it tows
- Height — what the branches and the awning need
- Turning arc — the swing off the loop road
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South Rim Campground (Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP) questions
- What length RV fits South Rim Campground?
- Our record: South Rim Campground takes rigs up to 35 ft.
- When is South Rim Campground open?
- Year-round, by reservation — per nps.gov, read Sep 24, 2026.
- How do I reserve a site at South Rim Campground?
- 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov. Book on the operator's own page.
Before you go
Colorado rules for RV renters
Colorado rules
Verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 7.6%
- Min driver age
- 21+ · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Varies by rig
- Generator quiet hours
- 22:00-07:00
- Alcohol in cabin
- No open container
- Dump station
- Standard