Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Black Canyon near Tomichi Point

About 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.

Quick Facts

State Colorado
Designation National Park
State Code CO
Weather Today's Weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/l/NPBLCA:13:US CLIMATE Weather can vary greatly throughout the day. Summer daytime temperatures range between 55 to 90F (13 to 32C), nights 45 to 60F (7 to 16C). Winter…

Entrance Fees

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.

Operating Hours

The South Rim is open 24 hours a day.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

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

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