Partners

Curecanti National Recreation Area
Our upstream neighbor to the east, Curecanti is the home of the largest body of water in Colorado, Blue Mesa Reservoir. Curecanti is a great place for fishing, water activities, and hiking.

Western National Parks Association
WNPA is the non-profit partner of Black Canyon, Curecanti, and dozens of other national park sites, supporting park programs and research through bookstore sales and donations.

Black Canyon Astronomical Society
The Black Canyon Astronomical Society presents a variety of programs in the park. Step up to a telescope and experience the dark skies above Black Canyon.

DarkSky International
Formerly known as the International Dark Sky Association, DarkSky International manages the Dark Sky Places program, and has designated Black Canyon as an International Dark Sky Park.

Tara National Park, Serbia
Tara National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park have committed to a five-year sister-park arrangement to assist each other in preserving these special places.

Last updated: December 20, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

102 Elk Creek
(GPS/physical address = 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO)

Gunnison, CO 81230

Phone:

970-641-2337

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