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Camping, RVs and lodging in Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Where to stay in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

The park service lists 3 campgrounds with 116 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
South Rim Campground 88 Both $20 Yes, up to 55 ft hookups, water
East Portal Campground 15 First come $20 Yes, up to 22 ft water
North Rim Campground 13 First come $20 Yes, up to 22 ft water

RVs and trailers

3 of 3 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 55 feet (South Rim Campground). 1 campground has electric hookups (South Rim Campground). None lists a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

1 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 3 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.

What the park says about reservations at South Rim Campground: “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.”

Campfires

  • South Rim Campground: Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.
  • East Portal Campground: Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.
  • North Rim Campground: Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins

The park service lists no lodges inside this park. Most visitors stay in nearby towns.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Black Canyon of the Gunnison?
3, with 116 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to Black Canyon of the Gunnison?
Yes. 3 campgrounds take RVs, up to 55 feet.
Are there hotels or lodges in Black Canyon of the Gunnison?
The park service lists none inside the park.