# Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Montrose County, CO

- Size: 30,557 acres
- Kind: national park
- Run by: National Park Service
- Entry: paid. Covered by an America the Beautiful pass or an Every Kid Outdoors pass
- Ages 3 to 18+
- Scenery: Spectacular. River, forest and sweeping mountain views

## Highlights

- Amphitheater/stage: South Rim Amphitheater
- Nature center: South Rim Visitor Center
- Scenic view: High Point
- Creek: Gunnison River runs through

## What's here

- Restrooms
- Changing table
- Parking lot
- Street parking
- Picnic tables
- Trash & recycling
- Water fountain
- Bottle filler
- Benches
- Accessible parking
- Accessible restroom
- Bike parking: Racks for about 6 bikes
- Mountain view: Mountains to the north-east
- Bridge
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Hiking trails: Uplands Trail
- Natural area
- Equestrian trails
- Lake/pond

## Getting there

Montrose County, CO 81401

Nearest transit: The Village at San Juan (bus)

[Official page](https://www.nps.gov/blca/)

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![3D model of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/montrose-county-black-canyon-of-the-gunnison-national-park-1200.webp)

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