Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Deep canyon & dramatic overlooks

Dark cliffs plunge toward the Gunnison River in a narrow, powerful landscape. A rim outing offers remarkable views without attempting the demanding inner canyon.

A related destination: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is included for its scenery or history and is identified here by its current designation. It is not counted as a national monument.

Black Canyon near Tomichi Point
NPS Photo/Lynch · Photo credits

Black Canyon near Painted Wall
NPS Photo/Lynch · Photo credits

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

01South Rim viewpoints
02Gunnison Point
03Rim walks

Before you go

Now a national park. Check road openings and choose the correct rim; traveling between rims takes substantial time.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.