Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $30 · private vehicle
- Phone
- 970-641-2337
- Address
- South Rim Visitor Center, Montrose, CO 81401
About Black Canyon Of The Gunnison
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.
Hours
South Rim
The South Rim is open 24 hours a day.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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 | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Changes to these hours
- Winter Season, Nov 25 to Apr 29, 2027: Closed
Entrance fees
| Private Vehicle | $30 | 7-Day Vehicle Pass. Entrance fees cover all persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Per Person | $15 | 7-Day Individual Pass (pedestrian or bicycle) |
| Commercial Sedan | $25 | 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 Van | $40 | Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 7-25. Fee is $40.00 per vehicle. |
| Commercial Mini-bus | $40 | Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 7-25. Fee is $40.00 per vehicle. |
| Commercial Motor Coach | $100 | Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 26 or more. Fee is $100.00 per vehicle. |
| Non-commercial Groups | $30 | Non-commercial vehicles with a vehicle capacity of 15 or fewer: $30.00 per vehicle, regardless of the number of passengers. |
| Non-commercial Groups | $15 | 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. |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
South Rim: 7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50 east of Montrose. Physical/GPS address is: 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO 81401 North Rim: 11 miles southwest of Crawford, Colorado. From CO Highway 92, turn west on Black Canyon Road approximately 3 miles south of Crawford. Follow the road signs to the park.
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 daytime temperatures range between 15 to 40F (-9 to 4C), nights 10 to 20F (-12 to -6C). Afternoon thunderstorms are common during the summer. Snow accumulation varies greatly year to year. Layered clothing appropriate for the season is recommended.
Things to do
Astronomy, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Climbing, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Front-Country Hiking, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Kayaking, Paddling, Park Film, RV Camping, Rock Climbing, Shopping, Skiing, Snowshoeing, Stargazing, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Black Canyon Of The Gunnison ↗