Park HoursBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is normally open year-round, 24 hours a day. Some facilities have limited hours or closures during winter. South RimThe South Rim Drive 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. South Rim Visitor CenterThis visitor center has exhibits, information, book and map sales, water (available seasonally), vault toilets, and hiking trailheads. It is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Physical Address 9800 Highway 347Montrose, CO 81401 Mailing Address 102 Elk CreekGunnison, CO 81230 7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50. GPS: N 38.5550 W -107.6866
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Email Address Phone Numbers This phone is not answered at the ranger station. It is for the main park line.
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Last updated: February 19, 2025