News Release

North Rim of Black Canyon to open

Date: July 25, 2025

MONTROSE, Colo. – Park staff will open the North Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the public on July 30, 2025. Visitors will be able to access trails, overlooks, and the North Rim Campground.

Park staff will be available at the ranger station 10:00am to 3:00pm daily for information, permits, and to answer questions. The 13-site North Rim Campground will be open on a first-come, first-served basis. The small campground is limited to vehicles less than 22 feet (6.7 m) long.The South Rim of the park remains closed due to firefighting activity.

The South Rim Fire started on July 10, 2025, and remains active. Information on the fire can be found at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cobcp-south-rim.

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