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2025 South Rim Fire

Learn about the 2025 South Rim Fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Operating Hours & Seasons

Black Canyon has limited services in winter and early spring. South Rim is the only area of the park open year-round.

 

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison Weather

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Lat: 38.554991502240554 Long: -107.68658381654137

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Road Status

Road Name	Status
South Rim Road	OPEN
North Rim Road	OPEN
East Portal Road	CLOSED until further notice due to flood damage

For roads outside the park, including CO Highway 347, U.S. Highway 50, and CO Highway 92, check Colorado Department of Transportation.

Trail Conditions

Trail Name	Park District	Condition Report	Last Report Date
Oak Flat Loop Trail	South Rim	Open. Trail is dry.	5/29/2026
Rim Rock Trail	South Rim	Open. Trail is dry. Trail passes through heavily burned area; beware of uneven surfaces and blowing ash.	5/29/2026
Uplands Trail	South Rim	Open. Trail is dry. Trail passes through heavily burned area; beware of uneven surfaces and blowing ash.	5/29/2026
Warner Point Trail	South Rim	Open. Trail is dry.	5/29/2026
Deadhorse Trail	North Rim	Open. Trail is dry.	5/29/2026
North Vista Trail	North Rim	Open. Trail is dry.	5/29/2026

Campground Information

Visit the Camping page for information on campground features, opening and closing dates, securing or reserving campsites, and payment methods.

Traffic

Between May and October, particularly on busy holiday weekends, you may experience long lines at the entrance station, and parking lots at popular trailheads and viewpoints can fill up.

Climbing Closures

Check annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15.

 

 

Gunnison Point

View of Gunnison Point overlook from the South Rim Visitor Center.

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South Rim Entrance Station

View west toward incoming traffic at the South Rim Entrance Station.

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Grizzly Ridge

View from near the South Rim Campground looking towards Grizzly Ridge on the North Rim.

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