As of 8/29/2025: South Rim Road and visitor center have reopened; South Rim Campground and some trails remain closed. East Portal remains closed. North Rim is open. Do not enter closed or burned areas until further notice.
Park Hours
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Some facilities have limited hours or closures during winter.
South Rim
The South Rim Road is usually open to vehicles from late-April to mid-November. In winter, the South Rim Road is open to Gunnison Point at the visitor center. The remainder of the road is closed to vehicles, but open to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing when conditions permit.