Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Caution Information See 2 current alerts
Current alerts (2)
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Caution
No Water Available in Park
Water systems throughout the park have been shut off for the winter season, October to April. Please plan ahead and bring your own drinking water.
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Information
Cashless Operations
Black Canyon's operations are now cashless. South Rim Campground is by reservation only via Recreation.gov. East Portal & North Rim campground sites are first-come first-served and accept payment using Scan & Pay through Recreation.gov's mobile app.
Hours
South Rim
| Every day | All Day |
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The South Rim is open 24 hours a day.
North Rim
| Every day | All Day |
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Coming up:
- Nov 25 – Apr 29: Winter Season (closed)
The park is open 24 hours a day, but the North Rim Road and ranger station are closed in winter and early spring. The road typically closes mid-November and reopens early May.
Visitor centers
South Rim Visitor Center
South Rim Visitor Center
| Every day | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Oct 18 – Apr 18: Winter Hours
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Visitor center is open daily.
North Rim Ranger Station
North Rim Ranger Station
| Every day | Closed |
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Coming up:
- Nov 15 – May 2: Winter Hours (closed)
During the summer the ranger station is staffed intermittently when staff is available. When staffed, the ranger station is open 10 am to 3 pm. Call ahead to 970-641-2337 to confirm hours before visiting.
In the summer, maps and information are available on the ranger station porch. A self-registration kiosk for wilderness permits is located outside.
About this park
Big enough to be overwhelming, yet still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time. Come see some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. Forces of nature and the Gunnison River sculpted this canyon over two million years. The result is a vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.