Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - News & Conditions (U.S. National Park Service)

Lisa Lynch/NPS

East Portal before and after the April 4, 2008 rockfall.

Updated December 3, 2008

ROADS

The North Rim and East Portal Roads are closed due to snow. The South Rim Road is open to the end of the road at Warner Point. Icy and wet spots exist, so please use caution. Winter weather may close the road at any time. This will be updated as conditions change or call 970-249-1914 ext. 423 for more detailed conditions.

WINTER RECREATION

There are about 5 inches of wet snow on the rims of the canyon. Winter recreation conditions are essentially non-existant, but updates will be posted here as conditions change.

CAMPGROUNDS

South Rim Loop A: OPEN, but water is not available.
South Rim Loop B: CLOSED.
North Rim: CLOSED.
East Portal: CLOSED.
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