Fast Facts | |
| Nearest City | Montrose, CO |
| Last Site Visit | June 2007 |
| Annual Visitation | 219,576 in 2007 (view all years) |
| Creation Date | October 21, 1999 |
| Total Area | 30,385 acres |
| Entrance Fee | $15 per car per week |
| Lowest Elevation | 5,400 feet, at Gunnison River |
| Highest Elevation | 8,775 feet, at Signal Hill |
| Highest Average Temperature | 87°F, in July |
| Lowest Average Temperature | 15°F, in January |
| Record High Temperature | 106°F, in 1947 |
| Record Low Temperature | -27°F, in 1905 |
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Park Evolution | |
| 1933: | Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument created |
| 1999: | Redesignated Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park |
Phone Numbers & Addresses | |
Mailing AddressBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230 |
Park Headquarters(970) 641-2337
(970) 641-3127 (Fax)
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