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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. FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee ENTRANCE $7.00 for 7 Days
Activity Fee CAMPING $10 for Day
CAMPING (LOOP B, SOUTH RIM) $15 for Day Loop B, South Rim has 30
amp electrical hookups, available to all campers.
Local Passport ANNUAL PERMIT $15 for Annual Entrance to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park only.
CAMPING
North Rim Open From April to October 13 sites
in Pinyon-Juniper forest, water available, no hook-ups. Camping fee is $10. Golden Age/Access camping fee is $5.
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. Camping fee is $10. Loop B camping fee is $15. Golden Age/Access price is $10 for Loop B and $5 elsewhere.
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.
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