fun; since you're here, you could also visit scenic Needle Creek Reservoir.
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. 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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