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Black Canyon National Park is divided by the canyon into a North Rim and South Rim. East Portal, although within the boundary of Curecanti National Recreation Area, is accessible from the South Rim. The Inner Canyon is a designated wilderness area. Connecting Rim to RimThere is no bridge or road through the park or connecting the rims. Both rim drives have one access point from the highway, and dead-end within the park. Driving from one rim to the other involves driving along non-park roads and can take 2+ hours. The north rim of Black Canyon is rugged and primitive with limited services. HighlightsNorth Rim Road, overlooks, trailheads, horseback riding (day use only) Visitor ServicesNorth Rim Ranger Station, North Rim Campground AccessBy car (seasonally) South Rim is the busier, more developed side of the park. It is closer to Montrose, CO and U.S. Highway 50. HighlightsSouth Rim Drive, overlooks, hiking trails, ranger programs Visitor ServicesSouth Rim Visitor Center, South Rim Campground AccessBy car (in winter and early spring, the South Rim Drive is closed to vehicles just past the visitor center) East Portal is within the boundary of Curecanti National Recreation Area, but only accessible from the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Exploring the inner canyon is a rewarding adventure like no other, but requires skill, experience, and preparation to be successful. Permits required. Highlights Fishing access, river camping, wilderness area Visitor Services Primitive campsites, vault toilets (check route details) Access By foot or kayak (expert level only) |
Last updated: May 22, 2024