Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park - Camping

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park by US-Parks

North Rim

Open

Open from Spring to Fall

Details

13 sites in Pinyon-Juniper forest, vault toilets, tables and grills, water available mid-May to mid-October, no hook-ups. Vehicles greater than 35 feet are not recommended. Maximum 8 persons and 2 vehicles per site. Occasionally fills during summer months. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations) and have a maximum 14 consecutive day stay in a 30 day period.

Fees

$12.00 per night ($6.00 per night with Interagency Senior/Access)

South Rim

Open

Loop A - open year round. Loops B and C - open Spring to Fall

Details

88 sites in oak-brush forest. Vault toilets, tables and grills, water available mid-May to mid-October, 30 amp electrical hookups are available in Loop B only. All sites have a maximum 14 consecutive day stay in a 30 day period. Vehicles greater than 35 feet are not recommended. Maximum of 8 persons and 2 vehicles per site. Reservations may be made for Loops A and B. Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. Please visit www.ReserveUSA.com .

Fees

Loop A - $12.00 per night plus $3.00 per night if reserved ($6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass plus $3.00 per night if reserved)

Loop B (electric hookups) - $18.00 per night plus $3.00 per night if reserved ($12.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass plus $3.00 per night if reserved)

Loop C - $12.00 per night ($6.00 per night with Interagency Senior/Access)

Reservations may be made for South Rim Loops A and B only, and must be made at least 3 days in advance.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

South Rim Campground

Mileage:4 mi

Description: South Rim of the Black Canyon NP is located 15 miles east of Montrose, CO. Evening programs are provided during the summer. Cell phone coverage is very limited, if at all. Pay phone is available near campground. Sites in Loop A are open year round and available on a walk-in basis outside the reservation season. Sites in Loop B are available May through October, outside reservable season on a "first-come, first serve" basis. Amenities: Vault toilets, drinking water only, 30 amp and 50 amp electrical hook-ups are available in Loop B only. For further information go to: www.nps.gov/blca/.
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Crawford Campground

Mileage:11 mi

Description: Crawford State Park on Colorado's western slope is the place for a true escape to the outdoors in Colorado. Enjoy fishing, hiking and water recreation in this delightful park. This park is a place for an escape to peace and tranquility in the midst of one of Colorado's most scenic western slope areas, neighboring the famous Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Blue Mesa Reservoir.
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Crawford Campground

Mileage:11 mi

Description: Crawford State Park on Colorado's western slope is the place for a true escape to the outdoors in Colorado. Enjoy fishing, hiking and water recreation in this delightful park. This park is a place for an escape to peace and tranquility in the midst of one of Colorado's most scenic western slope areas, neighboring the famous Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Blue Mesa Reservoir.
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Lake Fork Campground

Mileage:24 mi

Description: Curecanti National Recreation Area is situated between Montrose and Gunnison, Colorado. Lake Fork Campground is located just off Highway 50 near Blue Mesa Dam, approximately 37 miles east of Montrose and 28 miles west of Gunnison. Altitude is 7800'. This a semi-arid shrub land with vast expanses of sagebrush. Evening programs are provided during the summer season. Cell phone coverage is limited, if at all. All boats require a Curecanti NRA boat permit. More Information: Ride through the upper Black Canyon on a 42 passenger pontoon boat. The Morrow Point Boat Tour is a guided 1 1/2 hour trip that runs daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Reservations are required and walk-ons are not permitted. Please call 970-641-2337 ext. 205 to make reservations and for more information. For further information on camping and other park activities go to: www.nps.gov/cure or call 970-641-2337 ext. 205.
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Ridgway Sra Campground

Mileage:24 mi

Description: Yurt reservations accepted year round within established reservation windows. For reservation information about all other campsites visit the Ridgway State Park website at www.parks.state.co.us/ridgway/. Fabulous boating, fishing, and camping in gorgeous southwest Colorado are just the beginning of your visit to Ridgway State Park. One of the state's true destination parks, Ridgway offers Colorado's great outdoors in view of the towering Sneffels Range. Located 12 miles north of Ouray, Ridgway State Park's sandy swim beach and beach house make it a top choice for water-sports enthusiasts. Boating, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming are some of the offerings at the park. There are 283 campsites and three Yurts spread among three picturesque campgrounds accommodating trailers, campers, motor homes and tents.
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Ridgway Sra Campground

Mileage:24 mi

Description: Yurt reservations accepted year round within established reservation windows. For reservation information about all other campsites visit the Ridgway State Park website at www.parks.state.co.us/ridgway/. Fabulous boating, fishing, and camping in gorgeous southwest Colorado are just the beginning of your visit to Ridgway State Park. One of the state's true destination parks, Ridgway offers Colorado's great outdoors in view of the towering Sneffels Range. Located 12 miles north of Ouray, Ridgway State Park's sandy swim beach and beach house make it a top choice for water-sports enthusiasts. Boating, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming are some of the offerings at the park. There are 283 campsites and three Yurts spread among three picturesque campgrounds accommodating trailers, campers, motor homes and tents.
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Red Creek Group Site Campground

Mileage:28 mi

Description: Curecanti National Recreation Area is situated between Montrose and Gunnison, Colorado. Red Creek Group Campground is located on the north side of Highway 50 approximately 20 miles west of Gunnison and 3 1/2 miles west of Elk Creek. Altitude is 7800'. This a semi-arid shrub land with vast expanses of sagebrush. Cell phone coverage is limited, if at all. More Information: Ride through the upper Black Canyon on a 42 passenger pontoon boat. The Morrow Point Boat Tour is a guided 1 1/2 hour trip that runs daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Reservations are required and walk-ons are not permitted. Please call 970-641-2337 ext. 205 to make reservations and for more information. For further information on camping and other park activities go to: http://www.nps.gov/cure, or call 970-641-2337 ext. 205.
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River Hill Campground

Mileage:30 mi

Description: River Hill Campground is located 27 miles west of Creede at an elevation of 9200 feet. The campground is situated in a meadow surrounded by willows on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Campers come here to fish for trout, hunt, and enjoy the beautiful views of the forested hills and rock bluffs.
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East Elk Creek Group Campground

Mileage:32 mi

Description: Curecanti National Recreation Area is situated between Montrose and Gunnison, Colorado. East Elk Creek Group Campground is located on the north side of Highway 50 approximately 17 miles west of Gunnison and 1/2 mile west of Elk Creek. Altitude is 7800'. This a semi-arid shrub land with vast expanses of sagebrush. Cell phone coverage is limited, if at all. Showers and marina are approximately 1 mile away. This is a group camping site for up to 50 people located near Blue Mesa Lake. More Information: Ride through the upper Black Canyon on a 42 passenger pontoon boat. The Morrow Point Boat Tour is a guided 1 1/2 hour trip that runs daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Reservations are required and walk-ons are not permitted. Please call 970-641-2337 ext. 205 to make reservations and for more information. For further information go to: www.nps.gov/cure or call 970-641-2337 ext. 205.
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Elk Creek/curecanti Nra Campground

Mileage:32 mi

Description: Curecanti National Recreation Area is situated between Montrose and Gunnison, Colorado. Elk Creek Campground is located on the north shore of Blue Mesa Lake, just off Highway 50 approximately 16 miles west of Gunnison. Altitude is 7800'. This a semi-arid shrub land with vast expanses of sagebrush. Campground is located within a prairie dog colony. Evening programs are provided during the summer season. A cell tower was installed in the area in 2008 so cell phone use is available. The Elk Creek marina is adjacent to the campground. All boats require a Curecanti NRA boat permit. This campground is open year round with limited services available during the off season. More Information: Ride through the upper Black Canyon on a 42 passenger pontoon boat. The Morrow Point Boat Tour is a guided 1 and 1/2 hour trip that runs daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Reservations are required and walk-ons are not permitted. Please call 970-641-2337 ext. 205 to make reservations and for more information. For further information on camping and other park activities go to: www.nps.gov/cure or call 970-641-2337 ext. 205.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"