Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park News
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Black Canyon National Park missing person recovery
April 16, 2025 | 2:57 pm
On April 13, 2025, US Park Rangers conducted an operation to recover the human remains that were located in a remote and highly technical area within the wilderness area at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The remains were recently confirmed to be those of Jordan Marsters.
Black Canyon moves cashless fee collection
April 14, 2025 | 12:56 pm
Effective immediately, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and only accept mobile or electronic payments for entrance, camping, and permit fees. Transition to electronic payment is safer, reduces transaction times, allows for reservations and prepayment, and improves accountability.
Black Canyon National Park missing person update
March 18, 2025 | 9:21 am
Park Rangers and a member of the Black Canyon Search and Rescue Team located human remains within a remote and highly technical area to access within the wilderness area at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
National Park Service and Montrose County Sheriff’s Office conducts search for missing man at Black Canyon
February 24, 2025 | 4:29 pm
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park staff and the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office staff are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Jordan Marsters is a 31-year-old male who resides in Denver, Colorado. Marsters was traveling through Grand Junction on February 11 and in Montrose on February 12. His last known locations were in Montrose on February 12 and 13 and at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on the morning of February 13 at approximately 7:20 am.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park opens comment period for amphitheater rehabilitation project
January 10, 2025 | 8:22 am
On January 10, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a 30-day public comment period for an amphitheater rehabilitation project. The amphitheater is located on the south rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (BLCA), immediately east of the South Rim Campground.
Fire Management Plan public commenting
January 7, 2025 | 7:54 am
The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing a fire management plan (FMP) and its associated environmental assessment (EA) for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (BLCA) and Curecanti National Recreation Area (CURE). The NPS is seeking public input on the plan’s EA from January 7, 2025, through February 6, 2025.
Fee increases approved for Black Canyon and Curecanti
November 25, 2024 | 11:07 am
MONTROSE, Colo. – The National Park Service (NPS) proposed this summer to charge fees for wilderness permits on the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and increase group campsite fees for Curecanti National Recreation Area. Park managers sought public comment on the fee changes in July. Comments were reviewed and the fee increase was approved in November. The proposed fee changes will take effect in January 2025.
Winter operations at Black Canyon
October 20, 2024 | 8:26 am
As winter approaches, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will see changes to operations. Winter is a peaceful time to visit the park with less noise and traffic. Visitors should be prepared for changes in operations.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park celebrates 25 years
October 4, 2024 | 2:39 pm
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park celebrates 25 years as a national park this year. While first proclaimed as a national monument on March 2, 1933, by President Herbert Hoover, it was redesignated as a national park on October 21, 1999, by Congress and signed into law by President William Clinton.
Fire Management Plan for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area
September 3, 2024 | 8:46 am
The National Park Service (NPS) invites public input in the development of a fire management plan (FMP) and its environmental assessment (EA) for the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the Curecanti National Recreation Area.