Openings · last 7 days
37
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 37 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234052
When Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground reopens
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
50
Openings · last 90 days
90
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 53 of 90 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (58.9%), with Wednesday (10) and Friday (9) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 04:00 and 16:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 51 of 90 detected openings (56.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 30 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 7–59 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| A004 | 8 | 8.9% |
| A003 | 7 | 7.8% |
| A006 | 6 | 6.7% |
| A029 | 6 | 6.7% |
| A034 | 6 | 6.7% |
Site A004 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 8. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 84 monitored sites
Of the 4,575 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 4,007 open for online reservation · 568 reserved.
Where the open windows are
12.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 4,007 of 4,575 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online12.4%
Open site-nights4,007 / 4,575
Reserved (of online inventory)568 / 4,575
Weekday openings2,311
Weekend openings1,696
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,311 fall on weekdays and 1,696 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 775 of 775 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 25 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 25 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 25 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 25 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 25 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 25 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 25 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 25 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 25 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 25 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 25 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| A001 | 169 |
| A004 | 168 |
| A020 | 168 |
| A021 | 166 |
| A029 | 165 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 25
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 25; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
4,007 open site-nights across 25 sites at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 77 2-night, 62 3-night, 37 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 28 at site A006.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 65 ft. 24 sites take 25 ft, 17 sites take 35 ft, 12 sites take 40 ft.
All 25 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | 42 ft | None | 169 | 161 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +157 more |
| A004 | 43 ft | None | 168 | 158 nights | Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 13, Oct 14 +156 more |
| A020 | 24 ft | None | 168 | 155 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +156 more |
| A021 | 58 ft | None | 166 | 147 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +154 more |
| A029 | 34 ft | None | 165 | 157 nights | Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17 +153 more |
| A023 | 38 ft | None | 164 | 145 nights | Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 16, Oct 17 +152 more |
| A028 | 36 ft | None | 164 | 155 nights | Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18 +152 more |
| A005 | 28 ft | None | 163 | 156 nights | Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19 +151 more |
| A003 | 29 ft | None | 161 | 156 nights | Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +149 more |
| A015 | 32 ft | None | 161 | 160 nights | Oct 1, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +149 more |
| A017 | 50 ft | None | 161 | 142 nights | Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19 +149 more |
| A024 | 43 ft | None | 161 | 153 nights | Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +149 more |
| A002 | 35 ft | None | 160 | 155 nights | Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 +148 more |
| A006 | 42 ft | None | 160 | 153 nights | Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 +148 more |
| A011 | 44 ft | None | 160 | 155 nights | Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 +148 more |
| A019 | 29 ft | None | 159 | 148 nights | Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 23 +147 more |
| A007 | 29 ft | None | 158 | 155 nights | Sep 29, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24 +146 more |
| A009 | 35 ft | None | 158 | 122 nights | Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 23 +146 more |
| A022 | 33 ft | None | 158 | 125 nights | Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19 +146 more |
| A025 | 40 ft | None | 158 | 147 nights | Sep 29, Oct 5, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 24 +146 more |
| A008 | 50 ft | None | 157 | 142 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 19, Oct 23 +145 more |
| A026 | 40 ft | None | 155 | 147 nights | Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27 +143 more |
| A034 | 50 ft | None | 154 | 139 nights | Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 10, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27 +142 more |
| A031 | 65 ft | None | 152 | 142 nights | Oct 6, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 29, Oct 30 +140 more |
| A030 | 36 ft | None | 147 | 74 nights | Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 19, Oct 21, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29, Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2 +135 more |
About Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground
Overview
A camping trip to the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park makes for a beautiful getaway for sightseeing, stargazing, and hiking. The park protects the most dramatic section of the Gunnison River Canyon; no other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths of Black Canyon.
Recreation
Take one of many spectacular hiking trails such as the Oak Flat Loop Trail and watch for birds like the black-billed magpie.
In summer, catch an evening educational program in the campground amphitheater.
Winter activities include snowshoeing on Rim Rock Trail or go cross country skiing on South Rim Drive (South Rim Campground is first-come, first-served in winter).
Facilities
Campsites are open year round, but drinking water is only available mid-May through mid-October. Electric hookups are in Loop B and available year around.
Natural Features
Perched on the South Rim of the Black Canyon, this campground is surrounded by scrub oak forests and sits atop ancient hard rocks. Deer, grouse, bears, and bobcats are known to frequent the area.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the Cimarron Canyon Rail Exhibit to see railcars and the last remaining railroad trestle on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison route. Head upstream to Curecanti National Recreation Area to enjoy water recreation on Colorado's largest reservoir.
84 monitored sitesRVs up to 65 ftNo hookups23 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
The park is located approximately 250 miles (402 km) southwest of Denver. The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is 15 miles (24 km) east of Montrose, CO, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347.
10346 Hwy. 347, Montrose, CO 81401970-249-1914 EXT 425
AmphitheaterBackpackingBirdingCampingCross Country SkiingDay Use AreaEvening ProgramsFishingGuided Interpretive WalksHikingInterpretive ProgramsPhotographyPicnickingScenic DriveStar GazingVisitor CenterWildernessWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234052 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234052 · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground · Montrose CO12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground?
Reservations for Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 4,007 of 4,575 tracked site-nights are open (87.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 90 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 37 site-date openings at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground in the last 7 days, 50 over 30 days and 90 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 53 of 90 (58.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground?
62 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 28 at site A006. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
17 of the 25 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 65 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground?
December 2026, with 775 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 775.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 30 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 7-59 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 25 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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