{"mailingAddressLine2":"(GPS/physical address = 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO)","mailingAddressLine1":"102 Elk Creek","mailingAddressLine3":"","mailingAddressID":4335,"physicalAddressCity":"Montrose","superintendentName":"Stuart West","parkingLots":[],"images":[{"credit":"NPS Photo/Lynch","title":"Black Canyon near Tomichi Point","altText":"Black Canyon near Tomichi Point","caption":"Black Canyon near Tomichi Point","url":"/common/uploads/structured_data/3C81655F-1DD8-B71B-0B4BCFFDB74EE723.jpg"},{"credit":"NPS Photo/Lynch","title":"Black Canyon near Painted Wall","altText":"Black Canyon near Painted Wall","caption":"Black Canyon near Painted Wall","url":"/common/uploads/structured_data/3C8166E8-1DD8-B71B-0BDEB9A4EEEED807.jpg"}],"telephoneExtensionVoice":"","directions":"South Rim: 7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50 east of Montrose.\nPhysical/GPS address is: 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO 81401\n\nNorth Rim: 11 miles southwest of Crawford, Colorado. From CO Highway 92, turn west on Black Canyon Road approximately 3 miles south of Crawford. Follow the road signs to the park.","tumblrURL":"","emailDescription":"We will try to respond to your inquiry within one week. Answers to most questions can be found on this website, particularly under the Plan Your Visit menu (above).","telephoneExtensionFax":"","facebookURL":"https://www.facebook.com/blackcanyonnps","foursquareURL":"","youtubeURL":"https://www.youtube.com/BlackCanyonNPS","mailingAddressCountryCode":"US","name":"Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park","mailingAddressStateCode":"CO","campgrounds":[{"electricHookups":23,"directionsDescription":"From Montrose, take Hwy 50 east for 6 miles, then turn left onto Hwy 347 and follow it for 6 miles. Hwy 347 turns into the South Rim Drive of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. About 0.3 mile (500 m) past the park’s entrance station, turn right onto the South Rim Campground road.","mapURL":"","weatherDescription":"This campground is on the rim of Black Canyon, at 8,400 feet (2560 m) in elevation.  Weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy or snowy. Be prepared for 3-season camping, even in summer. The campground is often windy.","wheelchairInfo":"There is sidewalk access from paved roads to the pit toilets.","fireStovePolicy":"Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.","rvMaxLength":55,"images":[{"creditText":"NPS photo","altText":"picnic table and fire pit in a grassy clearing among the brush","featureText":"Loop A and C are mainly intended for tents. 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About 0.3 mile (500 m) past the park’s entrance station, turn right onto the South Rim Campground road.","water":"Potable Water - Seasonal","groupSize":0,"physical_address":{"line_3":"","city":"Montrose","postal_code":"81401     ","line_2":"","line_1":"South Rim, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park","state_code":"CO"},"emailDescription":"This is the park's general information request email -- it does not go directly to the campground, and is only checked a few times per week. ","detailURL":"https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/camp_southrim.htm","telephoneExtensionFax":"","campgroundImage":"/common/uploads/structured_data/32630260-D1B6-4FD5-8484290C7E86CA2F_thumb.jpg","horse":0,"accessibility":"There are two designated ADA accessible campsites on the South Rim: A21 and B1. Both are reservable on Recreation.gov. The sites are level concrete with easy access to pit toilets.  The campground road/loop roads are paved. The campground amphitheater is not currently ADA accessible.","audio_description":"","classification":2,"showers":["None"],"reservationDescription":"All sites in all loops must be reserved through Recreation.gov.  Only loop B is open in winter.  NOTE: Due to wildfire damage, limited sites (non-electric only) are currently available. ","mailing_address":{"line_3":"","city":"Gunnison","postal_code":"81230     ","line_2":"","line_1":"102 Elk Creek","state_code":"CO"},"name":"South Rim Campground","trailerMaxLength":55,"sitesFirstCome":14,"sitesReservable":74,"totalSites":88,"regulations":"-Camp only in designated sites.\n-Maximum occupancy: 8 people, 2 vehicles per campsite.\n-Check In/ Out Time: 11 am\n-Pets must be leashed at all times.\n-Properly extinguish fires. Do not leave fires unattended.\n-Use bear boxes for any scented items, food, etc.\n-Stay is limited to 14 consecutive nights for a total of 30 days within a calendar year.","telephoneNumberVoice":"(970) 641-2337","rvOnly":0,"campgroundID":6645,"reservationURL":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234052","location":{"longitude":"-107.689424078934","latitude":"38.543810273552815"},"regulationsURL":"","internetInfo":"","emailAddress":"4989D8BAA2DAA1BA9B9B1DBFEA59ACA250","telephoneDescription":"","entranceFees":[{"cost":"$20.00","fee_id":12445,"description":"The nightly camping fee for Loop A at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.","title":"Loop A Standard Camping Fee"},{"cost":"$10.00","fee_id":12446,"description":"Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. 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Check out time is 11:00 am. Water is limited and typically only available mid-May to mid-September (after the last frost of spring and before the first frost of fall). In the winter, only Loop B is open (has electrical hookups).  NOTE: limited sites are available in 2026 due to effects of the 2025 South Rim Fire. Electrical hookups are currently unavailable. Visit Recreation.gov for details.","label":"Standard Hours","operatingScheduleID":18070,"type":"Campground","name":"South Rim Campground"}},"description":"The South Rim Campground is located one mile (1.6 km) from the South Rim Visitor Center. All campsites are by reservation only through Recreation.gov. Sites are fairly close together, partially shaded by tall shrubs. Only Loop B offers 20 and 30 amp electric hookups. During the warm season, drinking water is available, but there are no showers, dish cleaning stations, or water for RV tanks. Elevation: 8400 ft (2560 m). NOTE: Due to wildfire damage, limited sites (non-electric only) are currently available. ","additionalInfo":"Due to effects of the 2025 South Rim Fire, some areas of the campground are closed to all access for safety and rehabilitation purposes. Be aware that windblown ash, soot, and other fire debris may be present in the campground at any time. ","toilets":["Vault Toilets - year round"],"tentOnly":0,"other":0,"telephoneNumberTty":"","cellPhoneInfo":"Cell service is unreliable at best, and often non-existent. Do not expect cell service within the park.","rvTrailerInfo":"RVs and trailers are allowed. Loop B has sites large enough for RVs and trailers (combined length) up to 55 feet. Most sites in Loop B average about 30 feet.  Sites in Loops A and C can typically fit a 23-foot RV or car/ trailer combined length.","telephoneExtensionTty":"","trailerAllowed":1,"walkBoatTo":0},{"electricHookups":0,"directionsDescription":"The North Rim is 15 miles southwest of Crawford. From CO Highway 92, turn west on Black Canyon Road approximately 3 miles south of Crawford. Follow the road signs to the park. The last 5.6 miles are unpaved. Once you reach the rim, turn right toward the ranger station and campground. The campground is past the ranger station. In winter, the North Rim is closed to vehicles at the park boundary, reopening typically by early May.","mapURL":"","weatherDescription":"This Campground is on the rim of Black Canyon, at 8,000 feet in elevation.  Weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy or snowy. Be prepared for 3-season camping, even in summer.","wheelchairInfo":"The campground is not wheelchair accessible.","fireStovePolicy":" Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.","rvMaxLength":22,"images":[{"creditText":"NPS Photo","altText":"Two tents (yellow and blue) with a picnic table in forested campground area","featureText":"Tent camping is popular at North Rim Campground","imageURL":"/common/uploads/structured_data/8D4035F3-02B5-8924-1A1178BF9C399750.jpg"}],"amenities":["Food Storage Lockers","Trash/Recycling Collection - Seasonal","Potable Water - Seasonal","Vault Toilets - year round","Showers - None"],"telephoneExtensionVoice":"205","accessRoads":2,"directions":"The North Rim is 15 miles southwest of Crawford. From CO Highway 92, turn west on Black Canyon Road approximately 3 miles south of Crawford. Follow the road signs to the park. The last 5.6 miles are unpaved. Once you reach the rim, turn right toward the ranger station and campground. The campground is past the ranger station. In winter, the North Rim is closed to vehicles at the park boundary, reopening typically by early May.","water":"Potable Water - Seasonal","groupSize":0,"physical_address":{"line_3":"","city":"Crawford","postal_code":"81415     ","line_2":"","line_1":"North Rim, Black Canyon National Park","state_code":"CO"},"emailDescription":"","detailURL":"https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/camp_northrim.htm","telephoneExtensionFax":"","campgroundImage":"/common/uploads/structured_data/8D4035F3-02B5-8924-1A1178BF9C399750_thumb.jpg","horse":0,"accessibility":"There are no ADA accessible campsites. The campground road is gravel and all sites are unpaved and unimproved.   Access to the pit toilets is on a compacted dirt path.","audio_description":"","classification":2,"showers":["None"],"reservationDescription":"Reservations are not accepted for the North Rim Campground. All sites are first-come first-served. Payment MUST be submitted online using the Scan & Pay feature on the Recreation.gov mobile app. There is no cell service or connectivity on site. Download the Recreation.gov app before entering the park to arrive prepared.","mailing_address":{"line_3":"","city":"Gunnison","postal_code":"81230     ","line_2":"","line_1":"102 Elk Creek","state_code":"CO"},"name":"North Rim Campground","trailerMaxLength":22,"sitesFirstCome":13,"sitesReservable":0,"totalSites":13,"regulations":"Regulations:\n-Camp only in designated sites.\n-Maximum occupancy: 8 people, 2 vehicles per campsite.\n-Check In/ Out Time: 11 am\n-Pets must be leashed at all times.\n-Properly extinguish fires. Do not leave fires unattended.\n-Use bear boxes for any scented items, food, etc.\n-Stay is limited to 14 consecutive nights for a total of 30 days within a calendar year.","telephoneNumberVoice":"(970) 641-2337","rvOnly":0,"campgroundID":6646,"reservationURL":"","location":{"longitude":"-107.70942777097662","latitude":"38.585183328730835"},"regulationsURL":"","internetInfo":"","emailAddress":"4989D8BAA2DAA1BA9B9B1DBFEA59ACA250","telephoneDescription":"","entranceFees":[{"cost":"$20.00","fee_id":12451,"description":"The nightly camping fee at the North Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.","title":"Standard Camping Fee"},{"cost":"$10.00","fee_id":12452,"description":"Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. 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Closed in winter and early spring (when road closes). Condition-depending, usually opens in late April or early May.","label":"Summer Season","operatingScheduleID":18091,"type":"Campground","name":"North Rim Campground"}},"description":"The North Rim Campground is remote and has 13 sites dispersed among pinyon and juniper trees. Sites are first-come first-served; all payment is via Scan & Pay on the Recreation.gov app. The last 5.6 miles of the road to the campground are unpaved. Services are very limited. To protect sensitive vegetation, please use designated tent pads and do not tie, hang, or attach anything to trees. Maximum combined length of RV, car and/or trailer is 22 feet. Generators are prohibited. Elevation: 7767 ft (2367 m).","additionalInfo":"Donated firewood may be available in the summer. Please be prepared with your own firewood, just in case.","toilets":["Vault Toilets - year round"],"tentOnly":0,"other":0,"telephoneNumberTty":"","cellPhoneInfo":"There is no cell phone service on the North Rim.","rvTrailerInfo":"You may have horses in a trailer; horses outside of a trailer are not permitted in the campground. Maximum combined length of RV, car, and / or trailer is 22 feet.\n","telephoneExtensionTty":"","trailerAllowed":1,"walkBoatTo":0},{"electricHookups":0,"directionsDescription":"From Montrose, take Hwy 50 east. After about 6 miles, turn left onto Hwy 347 and follow it for 6 miles into Black Canyon National Park. At the park’s entrance station, turn right onto East Portal Road. Continue 5 miles to the base of the canyon and turn left at the signed junction toward the campground. The campground is just past the ranger station. Due to East Portal Road's steepness (16% grade) and tight curves, vehicles longer than 22 feet (6.7 m)--*trailer included*--are prohibited on East Portal Road.","mapURL":"","weatherDescription":"This Campground is at the bottom of Black Canyon near the Gunnison River, at 6,526 feet in elevation.  Weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy or snowy. Be prepared for 3-season camping, even in summer. Temperature range can vary 30 degrees or more throughout the day and night.","wheelchairInfo":"The campground is not wheelchair accessible.","fireStovePolicy":"Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.","rvMaxLength":22,"images":[{"creditText":"NPS photo","altText":"East Portal Campground  - Sites with vehicle access","featureText":"Five out of the fifteen sites have vehicle access.","imageURL":"/common/uploads/structured_data/E4128BAE-FDE9-6EB7-63C4EC006B3212E4.jpg"},{"creditText":"NPS photo","altText":"East Portal Campground - Walk-in sites","featureText":"Ten of the 15 sites are walk-in tent sites.","imageURL":"/common/uploads/structured_data/E423F536-F186-3514-0969582B64A8FE6E.jpg"}],"amenities":["Food Storage Lockers - Seasonal","Trash/Recycling Collection - Seasonal","Potable Water - Seasonal","Vault Toilets - seasonal","Showers - None"],"telephoneExtensionVoice":"205","accessRoads":1,"directions":"From Montrose, take Hwy 50 east. After about 6 miles, turn left onto Hwy 347 and follow it for 6 miles into Black Canyon National Park. At the park’s entrance station, turn right onto East Portal Road. Continue 5 miles to the base of the canyon and turn left at the signed junction toward the campground. The campground is just past the ranger station. Due to East Portal Road's steepness (16% grade) and tight curves, vehicles longer than 22 feet (6.7 m)--*trailer included*--are prohibited on East Portal Road.","water":"Potable Water - Seasonal","groupSize":0,"physical_address":{"line_3":"","city":"Montrose","postal_code":"81401     ","line_2":"","line_1":"East Portal Road, Black Canyon National Park","state_code":"CO"},"emailDescription":"","detailURL":"https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/camp_east_portal.htm","telephoneExtensionFax":"","campgroundImage":"/common/uploads/structured_data/E4128BAE-FDE9-6EB7-63C4EC006B3212E4_thumb.jpg","horse":0,"accessibility":"East Portal campground is not ADA accessible. The campground road and parking areas are all gravel and all campsites are unimproved ground.  5 campsites have parking spaces adjacent to the site; 10 campsites are walk-in and require walking down steps from the parking area to the sites.  Access to pit toilets and water is on compacted dirt paths.","audio_description":"","classification":2,"showers":["None"],"reservationDescription":"Reservations are not accepted for East Portal Campground. All sites are first-come first-served. Payment MUST be submitted online using the Scan & Pay feature on the Recreation.gov mobile app. There is no cell service or connectivity on site. Download the Recreation.gov app before entering the park to arrive prepared.","mailing_address":{"line_3":"","city":"Gunnison","postal_code":"81230     ","line_2":"","line_1":"102 Elk Creek","state_code":"CO"},"name":"East Portal Campground","trailerMaxLength":0,"sitesFirstCome":15,"sitesReservable":0,"totalSites":15,"regulations":"--Due to East Portal Road's steepness (16% grade) and tight curves, vehicles longer than 22 feet (6.7 m)--*trailer included*--are prohibited on East Portal Road.\n--Camp only in designated sites.\n--Maximum occupancy: 8 people, 2 vehicles per campsite.\n--Check In/ Out Time: 11 am\n--Pets must be leashed at all times.\n--Properly extinguish fires. Do not leave fires unattended.\n--Use bear boxes for any scented items, food, etc.\n--Stay is limited to 14 consecutive nights for a total of 30 days within a calendar year.","telephoneNumberVoice":"(970) 641-2337","rvOnly":0,"campgroundID":6647,"reservationURL":"","location":{"longitude":"-107.649306","latitude":"38.526896"},"regulationsURL":"","internetInfo":"","emailAddress":"4890C9BEA2DAA1BA9B9B1DBFEA59ACA250","telephoneDescription":"","entranceFees":[{"cost":"$20.00","fee_id":12453,"description":"The nightly camping fee at East Portal is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.","title":"Standard Camping Fee"},{"cost":"$10.00","fee_id":15791,"description":"Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. 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Check out time is 11am.  The campground is typically open May to mid-October, weather permitting, and when the East Portal road is open. Water is typically available mid-May to mid-September.\n\nUntil further notice, the lower walk-in sites of the East Portal Campground remain closed while crews continue to repair damage from floods and mudslides. The upper loop of the campground reopened on Sept. 5, 2026.","label":"","operatingScheduleID":18072,"type":"Campground","name":"East Portal Campground"}},"description":"East Portal Campground is located within Curecanti National Recreation Area, but is adjacent to and only accessible from Black Canyon National Park ($30 entrance fee). This small campground is located at the bottom of the canyon along the Gunnison River, shaded by box elder trees. The campground is closed in winter.  East Portal Road is closed to vehicles in winter but open to pedestrians and cyclists. The Bureau of Reclamation determines when East Portal Road closes. Elevation: 6526 feet (1989 m).","additionalInfo":"","toilets":["Vault Toilets - seasonal"],"tentOnly":10,"other":0,"telephoneNumberTty":"","cellPhoneInfo":"There is no cell service at East Portal, and typically no service available within the Park.","rvTrailerInfo":"Vehicles 22 feet and over in length are not allowed on the East Portal Road and, therefore, not allowed in the campground.","telephoneExtensionTty":"","trailerAllowed":0,"walkBoatTo":10}],"instagramURL":"https://www.instagram.com/blackcanyonnps/","telephoneNumberVoice":"970-641-2337","physicalAddressProvinceTerritoryCode":"","internetPublicWifi":1,"mailingAddressCity":"Gunnison","physicalAddressID":4000,"mailingAddressProvinceTerritoryCode":"","emailAddress":"4989D8BAA2DAA1BA9B9B1DBFEA59ACA250","telephoneDescription":"","entranceFees":[{"cost":"$30.00","fee_id":3002,"description":"Covers all persons in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle and is valid for seven calendar days. 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