General: There are three loops on the East Rim; Loops A and B are reservable, and Loop C is first come, first available. Loop B has electric hookup sites (50, 30,& 20 amp) while Loops A and C do not. Sites are rated by size of vehicle/camper they can accommodate (less than 25 feet; between 26 and 39 feet, and over 40 feet). Only one set of dumpsters and recycling bins are located nearest the A loop. All of the sites in Loop C are for small campers. The one handicap-accessible site is in Loop B. 

Site Quality: Gravel driveway, most looked level. Sites are generous in size and while they are separated by foliage, you will hear your neighbors. Each site has a fire ring and a small picnic table. For some reason, all the sites in the B loop except ours (B6) also had a tent pad. 

Restrooms: Two vault toilets in the B Loop and both were clean. 

Activities: There is a one-mile hike from the campground to the visitor center along the rim. Although it is not a long hike, make sure to bring water as it is at elevation (8,500 feet). There are several other hikes, including some that are very short (less than a quarter of a mile) to various viewpoints. This is also a dark sky area for those interested in star gazing/photography (There is a telescope viewing area). 

With so many well-known national parks not too far away, Black Canyon seems less visited, but it is just as beautiful as all the others. The campground was full but quiet. Beware of the poison ivy that was everywhere – both in the campsite and along the trails.