• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    Black Canyon Of The Gunnison

    National Park Colorado

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  • Road Status

    East Portal, South Rim and North Rim Roads are currently open, but could close again if winter condtions or rock fall exist.

Plan Your Visit

pasqueflower

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla patens hirsutissima)

NPS Photo by Lisa Lynch

When You Get Here
Stop at the South Rim Visitor Center for additional information, exhibits, introductory film, publications and Junior Ranger program for kids.

Help preserve the Black Canyon for future generations. Please don’t pick the flowers, feed or approach wildlife, or disturb natural features.

  • Maps Maps

    Park map of Black Canyon is available for download. Read More

  • The Portal 2012 The Portal 2012

    Our annual park newspaper is available online. (pdf) Read More

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Did You Know?

Fellows

Torrence & Fellows were the first explorers to successfully navigate the Black Canyon, hiking and swimming with the assistance of rubber air mattresses.