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Road Status

Road Name Status
South Rim Drive Closed (past visitor center)
North Rim Road Closed
East Portal Road Closed


Road improvement projects on the South Rim will cause delays up to 30 minutes and reduce available parking spots.

For roads outside the park, including CO Highway 347, U.S. Highway 50, and CO Highway 92, check Colorado Department of Transportation.

South Rim Drive Conditions (past visitor center)

Updated April 2, 2025

Bare pavement with lingering stretches of snow and ice. Skiing is currently not possible. The road has not yet been groomed for the season; bicycles and leashed pets are still permitted. Once the road is groomed and enters "winter trail" status, bicycles and pets are no longer permitted.

Trail Name Park District Condition Report Last Report Date
Oak Flat Loop Trail South Rim 1-2 inches fresh snow with ice and mud. Surface uneven. Slick in the morning, becoming muddy and slushy by the afternoon. Use caution on slippery rocks near cliff edges. Traction devices recommended. 4/2/2025
Rim Rock Trail South Rim 1-2 inches fresh snow with ice and mud. Surface uneven. Slick in the morning, becoming muddy and slushy by the afternoon. Use caution on slippery rocks near cliff edges. 4/2/2025
Uplands Trail South Rim 1-2 inches fresh snow with ice and mud. Surface uneven. Slick in the morning, becoming muddy and slushy by the afternoon. 4/2/2025
Warner Point Trail South Rim No updates/access during winter. N/A
Deadhorse Trail North Rim No updates/access during winter. N/A
North Vista Trail North Rim No updates/access during winter. N/A

Campground Information

Camping or sleeping in a vehicle is only allowed at a designated campsite you are registered to stay in.

Closed
  • South Rim Campground
  • East Portal Campground
  • North Rim Campground

View estimated opening and closing dates of campgrounds.

Traffic

Between May and October, particularly on busy holiday weekends, you may experience long lines at the entrance road, and parking lots at popular trailheads and viewpoints can fill up.

Climbing Closures

Check annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15.

Fire Restrictions

There are no active fire restrictions at this time.

 
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Gunnison Point

View of Gunnison Point overlook from South Rim Visitor Center.

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Grizzly Ridge

View from near the South Rim Campground looking towards Grizzly Ridge on the North Rim.

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Last updated: April 2, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

102 Elk Creek
(GPS/physical address = 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO)
Gunnison, CO 81230

Phone:

970-641-2337

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