Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Colorado
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Cashless Operations this campground
Black Canyon's operations are now cashless. South Rim Campground is by reservation only via Recreation.gov. East Portal & North Rim campground sites are first-come first-served and accept payment using Scan & Pay through Recreation.gov's mobile app.
Information · updated Apr 15, 2026 · Official notice
No Water Available in Park
Water systems throughout the park have been shut off for the winter season, October to April. Please plan ahead and bring your own drinking water.
Caution · updated Oct 13, 2026 · Official notice
Checked Oct 25, 7:27 am (America/Denver). Conditions change quickly - confirm on the official park page before you go.
At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups and drinking water. No flush toilets or showers. Listed for rigs up to 65 ft.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers No
- Dump station No
- Water hookups at sites Yes
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 89
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- 65 ft
- Elevation
- 8,242 ft
- Open season
- Campground is open 24 hours a day, all year. Check out time is 11:00 am.
- Phone
- 970-249-1914 EXT 425
- Listed fees
- $10-$34 (from the official fee text below - site types differ)
Official fee information
Loop A Standard Camping Fee: $20.00 - The nightly camping fee for Loop A at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Loop A Senior / Access Camping Fee: $10.00 - Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Loop B Standard Camping Fee: $34.00 - The nightly camping fee for Loop B (RV sites with electricity) at the South Rim is $34.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Loop B Senior / Access Camping Fee: $17.00 - Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $17.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Loop C Standard Camping Fee: $20.00 - The nightly camping fee for Loop C at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Loop C Senior / Access Camping Fee: $10.00 - Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
From the official listing
A camping trip to the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park makes for a beautiful getaway for sightseeing, stargazing, and hiking. The park protects the most dramatic section of the Gunnison River Canyon; no other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths of Black Canyon. Recreation
Take one of many spectacular hiking trails such as the Oak Flat Loop Trail and watch for birds like the black-billed magpie.
In summer, catch an evening educational program in the campground amphitheater.
Winter activities include snowshoeing on Rim Rock Trail or go cross country skiing on South Rim Drive (South Rim Campground is first-come, first-served in winter).
Campsites are open year round, but drinking water is only available mid-May through mid-October. Electric hookups are in Loop B and available year around.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Black Canyon Of The Gunnison - 0.3 mi away, 8,151 ft higher than the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 13 | 1.73 |
| Feb | 40 | 16 | 1.74 |
| Mar | 48 | 23 | 1.99 |
| Apr | 56 | 29 | 1.84 |
| May | 66 | 38 | 1.59 |
| Jun | 76 | 46 | 0.73 |
| Jul | 82 | 52 | 1.65 |
| Aug | 81 | 52 | 1.69 |
| Sep | 72 | 44 | 2.08 |
| Oct | 60 | 33 | 1.90 |
| Nov | 47 | 23 | 1.49 |
| Dec | 36 | 13 | 1.52 |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Open map · 38.55056, -107.68667
- East Portal Campground 2.6 mi straight-line
- North Rim Campground 2.7 mi straight-line
- Cimarron Campground 10.2 mi straight-line
- Ponderosa Campground 20.2 mi straight-line
- Lake Fork Campground 20.3 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
Data last checked Oct 25, 2026. Found something wrong? Report an error.