Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
3 campgrounds in the park · 271 nearby · 81 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo/Lynch
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationCashless OperationsBlack Canyon's operations are now cashless. South Rim Campground is by reservation only via Recreation.gov. East Portal & North Rim campground sites are first-come first-served and accept payment using Scan & Pay through Recreation.gov's mobile app.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $30 per vehicle
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 3 campgrounds2 reserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 271 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 81 sitesWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $55Black Canyon Of The Gunnison only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 3
Camping near the park 271
- Aerial viewCampground
North Rim Campground
0.9 mi · Montrose, CO
- Aerial viewCampground
Chukar
6.6 mi · Olathe, CO
Free and dispersed nearby 81
See them on the map- Rock SpringSapinero, CO24 mi
- Dakota Terraces CampgroundLoghill Village, CO25 mi
- Camp sitePaonia, CO28 mi
- Camp sitePaonia, CO28 mi
- Camp sitePaonia, CO28 mi
- Camp sitePaonia, CO28 mi
Services nearby: 6 dump stations · 4 rest areas
About Black Canyon Of The Gunnison
Big enough to be overwhelming, yet still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time. Come see some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. Forces of nature and the Gunnison River sculpted this canyon over two million years…
Big enough to be overwhelming, yet still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time. Come see some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. Forces of nature and the Gunnison River sculpted this canyon over two million years. The result is a vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.
Photos: NPS Photo/Lynch
Things to do
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- RV Camping
- Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Fishing
Plan your visit
Getting there
South Rim: 7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50 east of Montrose. Physical/GPS address is: 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO 81401 North Rim: 11 miles southwest of Crawford, Colorado…
Weather
Today's Weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/l/NPBLCA:13:US CLIMATE Weather can vary greatly throughout the day. Summer daytime temperatures range between 55 to 90F (13 to 32C), nights 45 to 60F (7 to 16C)…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle$30
- Motorcycle, 7 days$25
- Per person$15
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison annual pass$55
Hours
The South Rim is open 24 hours a day.
Getting there
South Rim: 7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50 east of Montrose. Physical/GPS address is: 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO 81401 North Rim: 11 miles southwest of Crawford, Colorado. From CO Highway 92, turn west on Black Canyon Road approximately 3 miles south of Crawford. Follow the road signs to the park.
Weather
Today's Weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/l/NPBLCA:13:US CLIMATE Weather can vary greatly throughout the day. Summer daytime temperatures range between 55 to 90F (13 to 32C), nights 45 to 60F (7 to 16C). Winter daytime temperatures range between 15 to 40F (-9 to 4C), nights 10 to 20F (-12 to -6C). Afternoon thunderstorms are common during the summer. Snow accumulation varies greatly year to year. Layered clothing appropriate for the season is recommended.
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