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Lat: 38.554991502240554 Long: -107.68658381654137

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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	To open on 7/30/2025
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

South Rim and East Portal roads, trails, and campgrounds are closed until further notice due to wildfires. North Rim to open 7/30/2025.

Trail Name	Park District	Condition Report	Last Report Date
Oak Flat Loop Trail	South Rim (CLOSED)	Dry and clear. One tree down along trail. Use caution near cliff edges.	5/15/2025
Rim Rock Trail	South Rim (CLOSED)	Dry and clear. Use caution near cliff edges.	5/15/2025
Uplands Trail	South Rim (CLOSED)	Dry and clear.	5/15/2025
Warner Point Trail	South Rim (CLOSED)	Dry and clear. Use caution near cliff edges.	5/15/2025
Deadhorse Trail	North Rim (Open 7/30/2025)	Dry and clear. Use caution near cliff edges.	5/25/2025
North Vista Trail	North Rim (Open 7/30/2025)	Dry and clear. Use caution near cliff edges.	5/14/2025

Campground Information

South Rim and East Portal roads, trails, and campgrounds are closed until further notice due to wildfires. North Rim to open 7/30/2025.

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

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• East Portal Campground
• North Rim Campground
• South Rim Campground

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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.

 

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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