NPS•Montrose, CO•13.5h from Austin

Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP — South Rim CG

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

⚠️ 2026: Loops B & C closed (wildfire damage). Only Loop A open. Verify status at nps.gov/blca before booking.

Fee

$20/nt (no electric) · $34/nt (electric)

Hookups

Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

May–Sep

Reservations

Recreation.gov

Max Length

55 ft

Highlights

▶ Rim-edge campsites above the 2,722-ft Black Canyon — walls taller than the Empire State Building, Gunnison River below
▶ Far less visited than any Utah park — no timed entry, genuinely quiet, rarely crowded
▶ International Dark Sky Park at 8,300 ft — among the best stargazing on this entire list

Planning Notes

⚠️ 2026 STATUS: Loops B & C closed due to wildfire damage (no reopening date set). Only Loop A currently operational. Verify at nps.gov/blca before booking. Max 55 ft. From Austin: ~13.5 hrs via I-40 W to US-550 N.

Contact: (970) 641-2337

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.