Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison at a glance
- Best time
- January, March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Black Canyon Of The Gunnison highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Montrose, CO
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect
NPS detailsUntil further notice, the following are prohibited in all park areas: (1) Building, maintaining, attending, or using wood or charcoal fires anywhere but within campground- or picnic area-provided grills or grates. (The use of gas grills and camp stoves is permitted.) (2) Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren of all flammable materials. (3) Discharging or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices.
Cashless Operations
NPS detailsBlack 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.
Common questions
Planning Black Canyon Of The Gunnison
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP Wilderness Permits and Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP Red Rock Canyon Wilderness Permits. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
