Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park Custom Search The Black Canyon of the Gunnison's unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Proterozoic crystalline rock. No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.   CONTACTS Email - CURE_Info@nps.gov Fax- 970-641-3127 Write to Park Headquarters 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Phone Headquarters - 970-641-2337 Visitor Information - 970-641-2337 x205 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons South Rim: Open every day, limited access in winter. The South Rim road is now open for the season. North Rim: Open every day, North Rim Road and ranger station are closed in winter. Getting There PLANE - Commercial airlines to Montrose, Gunnison, Grand Junction CAR - The park is located approximately 250 miles SW of Denver. South Rim: 15 miles east of Montrose, via U.S. Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347 North Rim: 11 miles south of Crawford, via CO Hwy 92 and North Rim Road (closed in winter) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - By bus: To Montrose, Gunnison, Grand Junction By train: To Grand Junction Weather & Climate Weather can vary greatly between the canyon rim and canyon floor. Summer daytime temperatures range between 60 to 100F (15 to 38C), nights 30 to 50F (-1 to 10C) Winter daytime temperatures range between 20 to 40F (-6 to 4C), nights -10 to 20F (-23 to -6C) Precipitation is minimal, brief afternoon thunderstorms can occur during the summer. Layered clothing appropriate for the season is recommended. Current Elk Creek Weather can be monitored at http://www.nps.gov/cure/weather.htm Accessibility South Rim: Accessible Visitor Center, comfort stations and 2 accessible camping sites. Accessible overlooks-Tomichi Point, Chasm View, and Sunset View. North Rim: Accessible overlook-Balanced Rock. Getting Around By car or on foot, no public transportation is available. Bicycles are not allowed on trails. CAMPING North Rim Open From April to October 13 sites in Pinyon-Juniper forest, water available, no hook-ups. South Rim Open From April to October 88 sites in Pinyon-Juniper forest. Vault toilets, limited water available, 30 amp electrical hookups are available in Loop B only. FACILITIES Visitor Centers SOUTH RIM Open All Year by season Fall, Winter, Spring 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Summer 8 am - 6 pm Phone - 970-249-1914 x23 Location - Two miles from the south rim entrance station on the South Rim Drive. Closures - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day Exhibits - New interactive exhibits installed July 4th, 2000. Available Facilities - Digital video theater with two orientation programs.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.   Campgrounds Near Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park: Monarch Valley Ranch, Gunnison, 6 miles away Comanche Campground, Gunnison County, 8 miles away Gold Creek Campground, Gunnison County, 11 miles away Pitkin Campground, Gunnison County, 12 miles away Snowblind Campground, Gunnison County, 14 miles away Luders Creek Campground, Saguache County, 15 miles away Buffalo Pass Campground, Saguache County, 16 miles away   Hotels Near Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gunnison, Gunnison , 22 miles away Super 8 Gunnison/Crested Butte Area, Gunnison , 22 miles away Quality Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 22 miles away Western Motel, Gunnison , 22 miles away Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison , 22 miles away Comfort Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 23 miles away Rodeway Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 24 miles away   Trails Near Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park: Gunsight Trail, Gunnison County , 9 miles away Coyote Park Trail, Gunnison County , 9 miles away Onemile Trail, Gunnison County , 10 miles away Quakey Mountain Trail, Gunnison County , 10 miles away Fossil Ridge Trail, Gunnison County , 11 miles away   Ski Areas Near Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park: Monarch, Colorado , 19 miles away, 1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 33 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Crested Butte, Colorado , 35 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 40 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 42 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 43 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 44 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 54 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Wolf Creek, Colorado , 54 miles away, 1604 foot drop, 7 lifts, 77 runs Beaver Creek, Colorado , 63 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs   Whitewater Near Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park: Taylor River, Gunnison County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 18 miles long (Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont) Gunnison River, Gunnison County , 20 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Whitewater Outfitter - Scenic River Tours, Gunnison County , 23 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Public Lands Near Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park: Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 0 miles away San Isabel National Forest, Colorado , 23 miles away   Lakes Near Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park Needle Creek Reservoir, Saguache County , 6 miles away Lamphier Lake, Gunnison County , 12 miles away