Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park CO

Lat, Long: 38.57779869, -107.7242756

Designation: National Park

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.

Weather:

Today's Weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/l/NPBLCA:13:US CLIMATE Weather can vary greatly throughout the day. Summer daytime temperatures range between 55 to 90F (13 to 32C), nights 45 to 60F (7 to 16C). Winter daytime temperatures range between 15 to 40F (-9 to 4C), nights 10 to 20F (-12 to -6C). Afternoon thunderstorms are common during the summer. Snow accumulation varies greatly year to year. Layered clothing appropriate for the season is recommended.

Directions:

South Rim: 7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50 east of Montrose. Physical/GPS address is: 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO 81401 North Rim: 11 miles southwest of Crawford, Colorado. From CO Highway 92, turn west on Black Canyon Road approximately 3 miles south of Crawford. Follow the road signs to the park.

Address/Contact:

South Rim Visitor Center

Montrose, US, 81401

Phone: 970-641-2337

Email: blca_info@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

• Entrance - Private Vehicle

  $30.00

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

• Entrance - Motorcycle

  $25.00

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

• Entrance - Per Person

  $15.00

  7-Day Individual Pass (pedestrian or bicycle)

• Commercial Entrance - Sedan

  $25.00

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

• Commercial Entrance - Van

  $40.00

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

• Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

  $40.00

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

• Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

  $100.00

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

• Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

  $30.00

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

• Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

  $15.00

  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.