Outdoor enthusiasts looking to access Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will find this BLM dispersed camping area just 15 minutes from the north rim entrance. The site sits on flat terrain with existing fire pits and accommodates both tent camping and larger RVs on decent access roads. Campers report finding the area easily from the main road while maintaining distance from traffic noise.
Multiple camping spots spread across the open landscape, with reviewers noting they encountered no other visitors during multi-day stays. Cell service reaches the area, and pets are welcome year-round except during the December through mid-July closure period. For a more developed experience, Crawford State Park Campground provides full amenities about four miles away.
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Location
Dispersed CampingBlack Canyon is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.63529614 N
107.6540751 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 29 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 23 min from Farmington, NM
- 4 hrs 41 min from Boulder, CO
- 4 hrs 41 min from Colorado Springs, CO
