National Park · CO
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison is quietest in December and January and busiest in September.
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Pick a month to visit Black Canyon Of The Gunnison
This week
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Overcast | 89°F | 62°F | 1% |
| Sat 11 | Overcast | 93°F | 67°F | 0% |
| Sun 12 | Overcast | 98°F | 64°F | 2% |
| Mon 13 | Light drizzle | 95°F | 62°F | 15% |
| Tue 14 | Light rain | 90°F | 61°F | 19% |
| Wed 15 | Light drizzle | 85°F | 58°F | 36% |
| Thu 16 | Light drizzle | 83°F | 60°F | 46% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
Weather
Monthly climate normals
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F | 13°F | 1.7" |
| February | 40°F | 16°F | 1.7" |
| March | 49°F | 23°F | 2.0" |
| April | 56°F | 29°F | 1.8" |
| May | 66°F | 38°F | 1.6" |
| June | 76°F | 46°F | 0.7" |
| July | 82°F | 53°F | 1.6" |
| August | 81°F | 52°F | 1.7" |
| September | 72°F | 44°F | 2.1" |
| October | 60°F | 33°F | 1.9" |
| November | 47°F | 23°F | 1.5" |
| December | 36°F | 13°F | 1.5" |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON, CO US
Know before you go
Fees & hours
- Entrance fee
- $30 — 7-Day Vehicle Pass. Entrance fees cover all persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle.
- Hours
- The South Rim is open 24 hours a day.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Cashless Operations
Black Canyon's operations are now cashless. South Rim Campground is by reservation only via Recreation.gov. East Portal & North Rim campground sites are first-come first-served and accept payment using Scan & Pay through Recreation.gov's mobile app.
Details on nps.gov → - Danger
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect
Until further notice, the following are PROHIBITED in all park areas: (1) Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal fires or pellet grills, or any other open burning. Properly shielded, self-contained propane or liquid-fueled camp stoves and grills, lanterns, or other heated devices with on/off switches are permitted. (2) All smoking, except within a personally-owned enclosed vehicle. (3) Discharging or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API