Learn About the Park

History & Culture
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Learn the human history of Black Canyon.
Nature
A male bighorn sheep standing on a rocky outcropping
Learn about the plants and animals that exist from the canyon rim to uplands.
Photos & Multimedia
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Browse our photos, educational and interpretive videos, and webcams.
Wilderness
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Learn about Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness, a federally designated wilderness area.
Education
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Experience Black Canyon in the classroom or on a field trip at the park.
Junior Park Rangers
Junior Park Rangers
Become a Black Canyon of the Gunnison Junior Ranger and learn how to protect the park.
News Releases
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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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