Black Canyon Of The Gunnison

Alerts and closures

• Caution

  No Water Available in Park

  Water systems throughout the park have been shut off for the winter season, October to April. Please plan ahead and bring your own drinking water.

• Information

  Cashless Operations

  Black 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.

  Details on nps.gov

About

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.

Things to do: Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking

Entry and fees

• Entrance - Private Vehicle

  7-Day Vehicle Pass. Entrance fees cover all persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle.

  $30

• Entrance - Motorcycle

  Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

  $25

• Entrance - Per Person

  7-Day Individual Pass (pedestrian or bicycle)

  $15

• Commercial Entrance - Sedan

  Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 1-6 persons. Fee is $25.00 per vehicle plus $7.00 per passenger.

  $25

• Commercial Entrance - Van

  Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 7-25. Fee is $40.00 per vehicle.

  $40

• Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

  Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 7-25. Fee is $40.00 per vehicle.

  $40

• Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

  Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 26 or more. Fee is $100.00 per vehicle.

  $100

• Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

  Non-commercial vehicles with a vehicle capacity of 15 or fewer: $30.00 per vehicle, regardless of the number of passengers.

  $30

• Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

  Non-commercial vehicles with a vehicle capacity of 16 or greater: $15.00 per passenger (including driver). Fees will not exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. Youth 15 and under are free. Individuals or families with any valid Annual or Lifetime pass may use their pass for entry at the per-person rate. Pass and photo ID must be presented upon entry.

  $15

Fees change. Confirm on nps.gov before you go.