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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Operating Hours & Seasons

South Rim: Open every day. The South Rim Road is open to vehicles from early April to mid-November. In winter, the South Rim Road is open to Gunnison Point. The remainder of the road is closed to vehicles, but open to cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

North Rim: North Rim Road will be closed October 6, 7, 2009 for replacement of a cattle guard.

North Rim Road and ranger station are closed in winter. The road typically closes late November and reopens mid-April.

SOUTH RIM VISITOR CENTER
The visitor center is open all year.
Hours: Fall, Winter, Spring: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Summer: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day
Phone: (970) 249-1914 extension 423
Location: Two miles from the south rim entrance station on the South Rim Road.

North Rim Ranger Station is open intermittently during the summer and closed the rest of the year.

Rapids of Gunnison River  

Did You Know?
The Gunnison River through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park drops at an average of 95 feet per mile. By comparison, the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park drops an average of 7.5 feet per mile.

Last Updated: October 01, 2009 at 12:40 EST