Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
National Park · CO
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Information · Cashless Operations
Black 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.
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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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/blca
- Location
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (38.578, -107.724)
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Passport stamp locations
- North Rim Ranger Station
- North Rim Ranger Station
- South Rim Visitor Center
Hours
South Rimtoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
The South Rim is open 24 hours a day.
North Rimtoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
Visitor centers
2
- North Rim Ranger Stationclosed todayDirections
- South Rim Visitor Centertoday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Entrance fees
6
- Private Vehicle — $30.00
7-Day Vehicle Pass. Entrance fees cover all persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle.
- Motorcycle — $25.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
- Per Person — $15.00
7-Day Individual Pass (pedestrian or bicycle)
- 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.
- 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.