Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park might be one of the most underrated parks in the country. While the Grand Canyon to the southwest gets all the attention, Black Canyon of the Gunnison gets relatively little traffic despite its geological splendor. At its deepest, the canyon walls are over 2,200 feet high, yet the distance between them is sometimes so small that light rarely reaches the bottom and makes the walls appear black. The town of Montrose lies near the southern rim of the canyon and is the closest year-round entrance to the park. To access the north rim of the canyon, you’ll need to take an hour-long trip towards Crawford.Montrose/Black Canyon National Park KOA is one of the best places to stay with an RV rental when you’re exploring the canyon. Not only does the KOA offer easy access to the national park's splendid beauty, but it also has full hookups with 50 amp electrical service, a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a dog park for walking your four-legged pal. The RV park is just outside Montrose’s downtown area, so you’ll never need to go far for fun or supplies when RV camping at the KOA.Montrose campers will be amazed by the sheer volume of outdoor activities to get involved in when staying at the RV campground. The San Juan Mountains are just next door and offer a plethora of excellent hiking opportunities. There’s also the nearby Uncompahgre River, which is perfect for fly-fishing. Prefer to hit the links when you’re RV camping? There are a couple of outstanding golf courses in Montrose or right outside it.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park might be one of the most underrated parks in the country. While the Grand Canyon to the southwest gets all the attention, Black Canyon of the Gunnison gets relatively little traffic despite its geological splendor. At its deepest, the canyon walls are over 2,200 feet high, yet the distance between them is sometimes so small that light rarely reaches the bottom and makes the walls appear black. The town of Montrose lies near the southern rim of the canyon and is the closest year-round entrance to the park. To access the north rim of the canyon, you’ll need to take an hour-long trip towards Crawford.Montrose/Black Canyon National Park KOA is one of the best places to stay with an RV rental when you’re exploring the canyon. Not only does the KOA offer easy access to the national park's splendid beauty, but it also has full hookups with 50 amp electrical service, a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a dog park for walking your four-legged pal. The RV park is just outside Montrose’s downtown area, so you’ll never need to go far for fun or supplies when RV camping at the KOA.Montrose campers will be amazed by the sheer volume of outdoor activities to get involved in when staying at the RV campground. The San Juan Mountains are just next door and offer a plethora of excellent hiking opportunities. There’s also the nearby Uncompahgre River, which is perfect for fly-fishing. Prefer to hit the links when you’re RV camping? There are a couple of outstanding golf courses in Montrose or right outside it.