Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park Overview
Big enough to be overwhelming, yet still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time. Come see some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. Forces of nature and the Gunnison River sculpted this canyon over two million years. The result is a vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.
Entrance Fees
Entrance Fee - per pedestrian or bicycle - $15 |
Valid for seven calendar days. |
Entrance - Per Person - $15 |
7-Day Individual Pass (pedestrian or bicycle) |
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups - $15 |
Non-commercial vehicles with a vehicle capacity of 16 or greater: $15.00 per passenger (including driver). Fees will not exceed the commercial fee for the same-sized vehicle. Youth 15 and under are free. Individuals or families with any valid Annual or Lifetime pass may use their pass for entry at the per-person rate. Pass and photo ID must be presented upon entry. |
Entrance Fee - per motorcycle - $25 |
Covers up to two people on a single motorcycle and is valid for seven calendar days. |
Entrance - Motorcycle - $25 |
7-Day Motorcycle Pass. Entrance fees cover all persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. |
Commercial Entrance - Sedan - $25 |
Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 1-6 persons. Fee is $25.00 per vehicle plus $7.00 per passenger. |
Entrance Fee - per vehicle - $30 |
Covers all persons in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle and is valid for seven calendar days. |
Entrance Fee - commercial bus - $30 |
Bus with 6 or less passenger seating capacity: $25 plus $7.00 per person |
Entrance - Private Vehicle - $30 |
7-Day Vehicle Pass. Entrance fees cover all persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. |
Commercial Entrance - Van - $40 |
Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 7-25. Fee is $40.00 per vehicle. |
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus - $40 |
Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 7-25. Fee is $40.00 per vehicle. |
Black Canyon Annual Pass - $55 |
This pass admits the permit holder and all accompanying passengers in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle to the park. It is valid for 12 months from date of purchase and covers entry fees only. |
Annual Entrance - Park - $55 |
An annual pass to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is available for $55.00 at the South Rim entrance station from early April to late October, and at Recreation.gov. This pass admits the permit holder and all accompanying passengers in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle to the park. It is valid for 12 months from date of purchase and covers entrance fees only. |
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach - $100 |
Commercial tour fee for vehicle/bus with seating capacity of 26 or more. Fee is $100.00 per vehicle. |