National Park · Rocky Mountains · CO
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National 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.
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InformationCashless 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.
Location
38.5778, -107.7243
Hours & fees
South Rim
The South Rim is open 24 hours a day.
| Monday | All Day |
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| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
North Rim
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.
| Monday | All Day |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
- Entrance - Private Vehicle — $30.00
7-Day Vehicle Pass. Entrance fees cover all persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle.
- Entrance - Motorcycle — $25.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
- Entrance - Per Person — $15.00
7-Day Individual Pass (pedestrian or bicycle)
- Commercial Entrance - Sedan — $25.00
Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 1-6 persons. Fee is $25.00 per vehicle plus $7.00 per passenger.
- Commercial Entrance - Van — $40.00
Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 7-25. Fee is $40.00 per vehicle.
- Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus — $40.00
Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 7-25. Fee is $40.00 per vehicle.
- Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach — $100.00
Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 26 or more. Fee is $100.00 per vehicle.
- Entrance - Non-commercial Groups — $30.00
Non-commercial vehicles with a vehicle capacity of 15 or fewer: $30.00 per vehicle, regardless of the number of passengers.
- Entrance - Non-commercial Groups — $15.00
Non-commercial vehicles with a vehicle capacity of 16 or greater: $15.00 per passenger (including driver). Fees will not exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. Youth 15 and under are free. Individuals or families with any valid Annual or Lifetime pass may use their pass for entry at the per-person rate. Pass and photo ID must be presented upon entry.
Best time to visit
Accessible primarily in: Spring, Summer, Fall.
The park is open 24 hours a day, but the North Rim Road and ranger station are closed in winter and early spring.
Activities
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- RV Camping
- Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horseback Riding
- Paddling
- Kayaking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Skiing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store