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Colorado · Federal campground

Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

11 mi northeast of Montrose, CO · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim Campground

  • Fees: Fee
  • Managed by: National Park Service
  • Where: 11 mi northeast of Montrose, CO · 38.54387, -107.68946

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterElectric hookupsTents allowedRVs allowed

Weather by month

35°
14°Jan
39°
17°Feb
48°
24°Mar
54°
30°Apr
64°
38°May
76°
47°Jun
81°
52°Jul
79°
51°Aug
71°
44°Sep
59°
34°Oct
45°
23°Nov
35°
15°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

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Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Dark Sky Park), 4 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 10 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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