Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Visitor Information for the Gunnison
VISITOR CENTERS
South Rim Visitor Center:
Stop at the South Rim Visitor Center for additional information, exhibits, introductory film, publications and Junior Ranger program for kids.
Help preserve the Black Canyon for future generations. Please don't pick the flowers, feed or approach wildlife, or disturb natural features.
Winter Hours:
The South Rim Visitor Center at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is open during the winter and rangers are available to help you plan your visit. We also encourage you to join us for a ranger guided snowshoe or cross country ski outing, scheduled throughout the winter.
For more information or an update on the weather please call the NPS at (970) 249-1914 extension 423 for the Black Canyon South Rim Visitor Center or (970) 641-2337 extension 205 for the Elk Creek Visitor Center at Curecanti.
The North Rim of the Black Canyon National Park and the East Portal road in Curecanti National Recreation Area are closed during the winter.
Mount Rose Visitor & Convention Bureau:
Gunnison Chamber of Commerce:
OUTFITTERS
The following outfitters are approved to operate in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Contact these businesses directly to make trip arrangements.
Horseback Rides:
Elk Ridge Trail Rides
10203 Bostwick Park Road Montrose, CO 81401
970-240-6007
Rock Climbing:
San Juan Mountain Guides
P.O. Box 1214 Ouray, CO 81427
970-325-4925
Skyward Mountaineering
P.O. Box 323 Ridgway, CO 81432
970-209-2985
Southwest Adventure Guides
P.O. Box 3242 Durango, CO 81302
970-247-0370
Crested Butte Mountain Guides
P.O. Box 1061 Crested Butte, CO 81224
970-349-5430
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
National Park Services Sites:
(Distances are approximate.)
Colorado National Monument (94 miles)
Curecanti National Recreation Area (0 miles - East Portal; 50 miles - Blue Mesa Reservoir)
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (200 miles)
Mesa Verde National Park (160 miles)
Other Attractions:
Crawford State Park (12 miles)
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (Grand Mesa 40 miles, Uncompahgre 40 miles, Gunnison 15 miles)
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (0 miles - east boundary; 25 miles - west boundary)
Ridgway State Park (40 miles)
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
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