Learn About the Park

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History & Culture

Learn the human history of Black Canyon.

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Nature

Learn about the plants and animals that exist from the canyon rim to uplands.

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Photos & Multimedia

Browse our photos, educational and interpretive videos, and webcams.

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Wilderness

Learn about Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness, a federally designated wilderness area.

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Education

Experience Black Canyon in the classroom or on a field trip at the park.

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Junior Park Rangers

Become a Black Canyon of the Gunnison Junior Ranger and learn how to protect the park.

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News Releases

View park news releases and keep up with the latest happenings.

 

Last updated: April 24, 2025

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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