Colorado is absolutely full of gorgeous and unforgettable camping destinations that you can explore and enjoy all year long in your new or used RV! Today we’re recommending Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Learn more below!
About the Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park doesn’t play around when it comes to providing you with stunning scenery, loads of outdoor recreation, and unforgettable memories with your family.
The NPS website mentions the following:
Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park exposes you to some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. With two million years to work, the Gunnison River, along with the forces of weathering, has sculpted this vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.
Ready to find out more – and make your own experiences happen? Learn more here.
Hiking Opportunities
Black Canyon of the Gunnison is full of hiking trails hikers of all skill levels! Enjoy an easy 1/3-mile rim trail hike to something more moderately paced and 5 miles round trip. Learn more about the hiking opportunities at the park here.
The inner canyon is an ideal spot for more advanced explorers and thrill seekers, and definitely provides a more intense and rugged wilderness experience. Check out information, including required permits, about inner canyon exploration here.
Camping at the Park
You’ll find three campgrounds at Black Canyon of the Gunnison! Learn more about those options here. Many national parks also have plenty of locally/privately owned and operated campgrounds just outside the park’s borders, so you have lots of options for places to stay. Contact us today to schedule some RV service before you hit the road for this amazing camping destination in Colorado!
