National park in Colorado

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Map

Interactive map of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 77°F now🕔 4:56 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September

Summary

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a national park in Colorado. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a US national park known for sheer 600 metre canyon walls.

Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park with clear. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 72°F to 96°F. Chance of precipitation is 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 20°F.

The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 187 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hanging Lake, Arches National Park, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Mesa Verde National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 96°F is 6.8°F above the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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Coordinates: 38°34′31.4″N 107°44′29.8″W (38.5754, -107.7416)

Quick facts about Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

TypeNational park
StateColorado
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°34′31.4″N 107°44′29.8″W (38.5754, -107.7416)
Established1999
Known forsheer 600 metre canyon walls
Local time4:56 AM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateSemi-arid

Neighboring national parks in Colorado

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Getting to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

By road, from nearby cities
  • Aspen · 65 mi · roughly 1.5 h driving
  • Moab · 98 mi · roughly 2.2 h driving
  • Denver · 168 mi · roughly 3.9 h driving
  • Santa Fe · 223 mi · roughly 5.1 h driving
  • Park City · 246 mi · roughly 5.7 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Denver International AirportDEN187 miDenver
Salt Lake City International AirportSLC272 miSalt Lake City

Things to do in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a national park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 38.5754, -107.7416. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park right now?

It is currently 77°F (25°C) with clear. Humidity is 24% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in?

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 4:56 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 187 mi away and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 272 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

Popular options include Hanging Lake, Arches National Park, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Mesa Verde National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park and Canyonlands National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 4:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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