Alerts![]() 2025 South Rim Fire
Learn about the 2025 South Rim Fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. ![]() Operating Hours & Seasons
Black Canyon has limited services in spring. South Rim is the only area of the park open year-round. Loading weather forecast... Road StatusAs of 9/24/2025: South Rim Road and visitor center have reopened. East Portal Road is open. North Rim is open. South Rim Campground, East Portal Campground, and some trails remain closed. Do not enter closed or burned areas until further notice.
Trail ConditionsAs of 9/24/2025: South Rim Road and visitor center have reopened. East Portal Road is open. North Rim is open. South Rim Campground, East Portal Campground, and some trails remain closed. Do not enter closed or burned areas until further notice.
Campground InformationAs of 9/24/2025: South Rim Road and visitor center have reopened. East Portal Road is open. North Rim is open. South Rim Campground, East Portal Campground, and some trails remain closed. Do not enter closed or burned areas until further notice.ClosedView estimated opening and closing dates of campgrounds. TrafficBetween May and October, particularly on busy holiday weekends, you may experience long lines at the entrance station, and parking lots at popular trailheads and viewpoints can fill up. Climbing ClosuresCheck annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15. Webcam
Grizzly RidgeView from near the South Rim Campground looking towards Grizzly Ridge on the North Rim. View Webcam |
Last updated: September 24, 2025