A31
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park › Colorado
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Campsite #A31 at South Rim Campground, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO
$20
Campsite #A31
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 36 ft | Pull-Through |
| 2 | fair |
Campsite #A31 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-Through parking, 36-foot driveway, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (18)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 50% |
| 4 star | | 22% |
| 3 star | | 22% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 6% |
@DericHC3668A47 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #A31
Site is too small for a 30' trailer, I was able to make it work but almost destroyed my trailer with tree branches. Sites are also too close together.
@RogerR5597842 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #A31
Nice spot. Had deer wonder through or spot in the afternoon and during morning coffee. Black Canyon is overlooked but the overlooks are spectacular.
@FelixWA87E0740 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #A31
I didnt know, that there is only a small amount of water available for drinking.So its definitely challenging to cook, clean your dishes and take care of your personal hygiene.
@ArmandoL176016 · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #A31
I understand this isn't simple and easy, but the lack of a dump station and fresh water for an RV is tough to manage. It would be a very welcome feature for the campground.
@ChuckF3356358 · Camped on Jun 5, 2023 at Campsite #A31
Most convenient location for park experience. The ranger talks were great.
@BettyC677A3C02 · Camped on Sep 17, 2022 at Campsite #A31
Campgrounds were great, toilets were clean. And the tour of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison what is fabulous. Recommend anyone to go in sometime there
@NikkiM8477812 · Camped on Jun 21, 2022 at Campsite #A31
Specific to Campsite A31 - Pros: Near Camp Host Near Exit - easy in and easy out Pull around parking best suited for a trailer situationCons: Small Site, probably better for a van, teardrop, or small camper. I had a 2 person tent and it was a tight fit for me on the site. Despite the small site, I enjoyed my time camping at the campsite. The camp host was really nice, the vault toilet was clean, the grounds were clean. I would definitely stay at this campground again, just not this particular site with my tent.
@KellyK9785145 · Camped on Jun 19, 2022 at Campsite #A31
Camp host Mark was great and you can't beat the location.
@davidK522 · Camped on Aug 21, 2021 at Campsite #A31
Terrific park. Wonderful scenery and easy trails to every overlook.
@DavidK6336379 · Camped on Aug 21, 2021 at Campsite #A31
Terrific park. Wonderful scenery and easy trails to every overlook.
@StephenD346210 · Camped on Aug 15, 2021 at Campsite #A31
Nice quiet campground, great biking on the roads. Bring water as the water service there is more suited for filling water bottles for drinking only, not trailer water tanks. Our first two days was during a drought and deer and yellow jackets were hanging around the water stations in the campground and water faucets. Then it rained overnight and they left.
@ThomasV368F7DB · Camped on Jul 28, 2021 at Campsite #A31
Host was very nice and helpful. Lots of wildlife coming and going in the campground. We even had a deer steal watermelon from our picnic table.
@ThomasV187 · Camped on Jul 28, 2021 at Campsite #A31
Host was very nice and helpful. Lots of wildlife coming and going in the campground. We even had a deer steal watermelon from our picnic table.
@MargaretS970 · Camped on Jun 29, 2021 at Campsite #A31
The very helpful camp host did help us get the RV situated so that the door was facing the campground and not into the trees next to the road. We, naturally, would have preferred a camp site in the B-Loop so that we could have electricity, but all those spots were already reserved. The restrooms were basically clean, but well used. The Black Canyon and the overlooks were magnificent, awesome. The Uplands hike and the Warner's hike were good. The Visitors' Center parking lot was always crowded and the store only allowed 6 people at a time into a small section of the actual Center. The shirt I purchased, lady's large, was not a large and was even tight on my daughter who usually wears ladies medium. But we did so enjoy our stay. The dedicated hikers in our group would have enjoyed at least one more moderate-difficult trail.
@MargaretS19398 · Camped on Jun 29, 2021 at Campsite #A31
The very helpful camp host did help us get the RV situated so that the door was facing the campground and not into the trees next to the road. We, naturally, would have preferred a camp site in the B-Loop so that we could have electricity, but all those spots were already reserved. The restrooms were basically clean, but well used. The Black Canyon and the overlooks were magnificent, awesome. The Uplands hike and the Warner's hike were good. The Visitors' Center parking lot was always crowded and the store only allowed 6 people at a time into a small section of the actual Center. The shirt I purchased, lady's large, was not a large and was even tight on my daughter who usually wears ladies medium. But we did so enjoy our stay. The dedicated hikers in our group would have enjoyed at least one more moderate-difficult trail.
@Christoph38781 · Camped on Aug 14, 2019 at Campsite #A31
Great location and space was adequate for 2 people and clearly marked with our reservation name and dates. Bear boxes were easy to use, and bathroom was nearby. Amphitheater is also very close making it easy to attend ranger talks in the evening. We encountered a couple deer when we first arrived but they were just walking through.
@CelesteR715D5B · Camped on Aug 8, 2019 at Campsite #A31
The park is beautiful. Views of the canyon are quite overwhelming. Hiking trails were enjoyable. The camp ground was well taken care of. I will be returning in the future.
@codyf2956C3725 · Camped on Jul 11, 2019 at Campsite #A31
Pretty park.
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