Last updated: May 19, 2022
Thing to Do
Tour the South Rim Visitor Center
NPS/L. Ray
The South Rim Visitor Center is a great first-stop during your visit to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Stop here to get recommendations from park rangers, tour the interactive exhibits, watch the park movie, shop the park bookstore, and grab maps and brochures to inform your adventure.
The visitor center is open all year, but opening and closing times vary by season. Three hiking trails and the Gunnison Point Overlook may be accessed from the visitor center. Maps, newspapers, junior ranger books, and wilderness permits are available here. There is a self-registration kiosk for wilderness permits when the visitor center is closed. The visitor center has car parking and some trailer/RV parking. In the summer, the parking lot often fills.
The visitor center is open all year, but opening and closing times vary by season. Three hiking trails and the Gunnison Point Overlook may be accessed from the visitor center. Maps, newspapers, junior ranger books, and wilderness permits are available here. There is a self-registration kiosk for wilderness permits when the visitor center is closed. The visitor center has car parking and some trailer/RV parking. In the summer, the parking lot often fills.
Details
Activity
Museum Exhibits
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not permitted inside of the South Rim Visitor Center. Documented service animals are welcome.
Activity Fee
No
Park entrance fees apply, but there is not a separate fee to enter the visitor center.
Location
South Rim Visitor Center
The South Rim Visitor Center is located 7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50.
GPS: N 38.5550 W -107.6866
GPS: N 38.5550 W -107.6866
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
The South Rim Visitor Center is open year-round, but hours of operation vary by season.
Time of Day
Day
Hours of operation vary by season.
Accessibility Information
Documented service animals are welcome. Accessible parking is available.