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Road Status

The park and all roads, trails, and campgrounds are closed until further notice due to wildfires.

Road Name Status
South Rim Drive Closed until further notice due to wildfire
North Rim Road Closed until further notice due to wildfire
East Portal Road Closed until further notice due to wildfire


Road improvement projects on the South Rim will cause delays up to 30 minutes and reduce available parking spots.

For roads outside the park, including CO Highway 347, U.S. Highway 50, and CO Highway 92, check Colorado Department of Transportation.

Trail Conditions

The park and all roads, trails, and campgrounds are closed until further notice due to wildfires.

Trail Name Park District Condition Report Last Report Date
Oak Flat Loop Trail South Rim Dry and clear. One tree down along trail. Use caution near cliff edges. 5/15/2025
Rim Rock Trail South Rim Dry and clear. Use caution near cliff edges. 5/15/2025
Uplands Trail South Rim Dry and clear. 5/15/2025
Warner Point Trail South Rim Dry and clear. Use caution near cliff edges. 5/15/2025
Deadhorse Trail North Rim Dry and clear. Use caution near cliff edges. 5/25/2025
North Vista Trail North Rim Dry and clear. Use caution near cliff edges. 5/14/2025

Campground Information

The park and all roads, trails, and campgrounds are closed until further notice due to wildfires.

Camping or sleeping in a vehicle is only allowed at a designated campsite you are registered to stay in.

Closed

View estimated opening and closing dates of campgrounds.

Traffic

Between May and October, particularly on busy holiday weekends, you may experience long lines at the entrance station, and parking lots at popular trailheads and viewpoints can fill up.

Climbing Closures

Check annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15.

Fire Restrictions

Black Canyon and Montrose County are in Stage 1 fire restrictions at this time.

 
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Gunnison Point

View of Gunnison Point overlook from South Rim Visitor Center.

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Grizzly Ridge

View from near the South Rim Campground looking towards Grizzly Ridge on the North Rim.

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Status: Inactive

Last updated: July 14, 2025

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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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