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Resources For Visiting Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

This is where you can find websites, helpful phone numbers, friends groups and cooperating associations, and, sometimes, books related to the park.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Parkwww.nps.gov/blca

South Rim Visitor Center

Physical Address
9800 Highway 347
Montrose, CO 81401

Mailing Address
102 Elk Creek
Gunnsion, CO 81230

North Rim Ranger Station

Physical Address
7295 Black Canyon Road
Crawford, CO 81415

The park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Some roads into the park are limited access or closed entirely in winter. 

Visitor Information: 970-641-2337

For information about bringing pets, click here.

Fees

  • Seven-day vehicle access: $30
  • Seven-day motorcycle access: $25
  • Seven-day per person access (pedestrians and bicyclists): $15
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Annual Pass: $55
  • American the Beautiful Annual Pass (including Senior Passes): FREE - $80

Organizations And Businesses 

  • Commercial Sedan (1-6 seats): $25
  • Commercial Van (7-15 seats): $40
  • Commercial Mini-Bus (16-25 seats): $40
  • Commercial Motor Coach (26+ seats): $100
  • Non-Commercial Group (15 persons or fewer): $30
  • Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons) $15 per passenger including driver 

Friends Organizations and Cooperating Associations

Friends of the Black Canyon and Curecanti is a non-profit group helping to spread awareness and actively engage more community members in our initiatives. By collaborating with park rangers and local volunteers, we are committed to maintaining the park's natural beauty and making necessary enhancements to help it thrive as it sees more visitors. 

Western National Parks Association (WNPA) is a nonprofit education partner of the National Park Service. WNPA supports parks across the West, developing products, services, and programs that enhance the visitor experience, understanding, and appreciation of national parks.

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

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