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Fishing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument.
Photo by Tom Stillo/Colorado Tourism Office

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

- 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison
- Phone: 1-877-444-6777 or 970-641-2337
- www.nps.gov/blca

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area has nearly 75,000 acres of canyons, cliffs and water sports. The park offers camping, boat and driving tours, hiking on the rim and in the canyon. Backcountry routes are steep, not maintained, unmarked and require permits for entrance. There are a number of technical climbing routes and bouldering opportunities. Ranger-led activities offer education about the park.

The South Rim Campground is open all year but there are no water hookups or dump stations. The East Portal Campground has 15 sites, none of which can be reserved. The North Rim Campground has 13 sites and fills on a firstcome basis. There are no hookups and cost per night is $12.