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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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| Gunnison, CO 81230 |
| (970) 249-1914 extension 423 |
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The canyon has been a mighty barrier to humans. Only its rims, never the gorge, show evidence of human occupation not even by Ute Indians living in the area since written history began. South Rim: Open every day. The South Rim Road is open to vehicles from early April to mid-November. In winter, the South Rim Road is open to Gunnison Point. The remainder of the road is closed to vehicles, but open to cross country skiing and snowshoeing. North Rim: North Rim Road and ranger station are closed in winter. The road typically closes late November and reopens mid-April. SOUTH RIM VISITOR CENTER
The visitor center is open all year.
Hours: Fall, Winter, Spring: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Summer: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm . |
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Curecanti National Recreation Area
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| Gunnison, CO 81230 |
| (970) 641-2337 |
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Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti. Blue Mesa Reservoir is Colorado's largest body of water, and is the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the U.S. Morrow Point Reservoir is the beginning of the Black Canyon, and below, East Portal is the site of the Gunnison Diversion Tunnel, a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
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