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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Fees & Reservations
 

ENTRANCE FEE - SINGLE VISIT
The entrance fee is $15.00 per vehicle at the South Rim entrance station and the North Rim ranger station of Black Canyon. It covers all persons in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle and is valid for seven calendar days. The entry fee for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, motor scooters, or mopeds is $7.00 per person, not to exceed $14.00 per vehicle. There is no fee charged for persons 16 years of age or younger.

BLACK CANYON ANNUAL PASS
An Annual Pass to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is available at the entrance station for $30.00 This pass admits the permit holder and all accompanying passengers in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle to the park. It is valid for 12 months from date of purchase and covers entry fees only.

COMMERCIAL BUS TOUR FEES

  • Bus with 26 or more passenger seating capacity: $100
  • Bus with 7-25 passenger seating capacity: $40
  • Bus with 6 or less passenger seating capacity: $25 plus $4.00 per person

 
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass Program
 
Annual Pass

Interagency Annual Pass - $80.00
The Interagency Annual Pass is valid for all National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service entrance fees, and Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and Forest Service sites that charge a standard amenity fee. (This pass is not valid for other National Park Service fees such as camping, boat tours or boat permits).

This pass permits entry for the pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle. Where entry is not by private car (such as Red Rock Canyon hikers), the pass admits the pass holder and 3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults; children under 16 admitted free).

The Interagency Annual Pass costs $80.00 and is valid for one year. Passes will be available at the South Rim Visitor Center after January 1, 2007. The pass can also be purchased online at http://store.usgs.gov/pass or by phone at 1-888-ASK USGS,
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The Interagency Annual Pass is valid for one year from the month of purchase, and is non-transferable. Passes sold over the Internet will be punched with an expiration date prior to shipment.

 
Senior Pass

Interagency Senior Pass - $10.00
The Interagency Senior Pass is a lifetime pass available to persons who are at least 62 years of age and citizens or permanent residents of the United States, for a one time charge of $10. 

This pass permits entry for the pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle. Where entry is not by private car (such as Red Rock Canyon hikers), the pass admits the pass holder and 3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults; children under 16 admitted free). It also provides for a 50% discount on camping fees.

The Interagency Senior Pass can only be obtained in person at park entrance stations or major visitor centers and is non-transferable.

Note: The Interagency Senior Pass replaces the Golden Age Passport. Existing Golden Age Passports will still be honored for the lifetime of the cardholder.

 
Access Pass

Interagency Access Pass - FREE
The Interagency Access Pass is a lifetime pass available without charge to persons who are blind or permanently disabled and citizens or permanent residents of the United States. 

This pass permits entry for the pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle. Where entry is not by private car (such as Red Rock Canyon hikers), the pass admits the pass holder and 3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults; children under 16 admitted free). An Interagency Access Pass also provides a 50% discount on camping fees.

The Interagency Access Pass can only be obtained in person at major visitor centers and is non-transferable. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.

Note: The Interagency Access Pass replaces the Golden Access Passport. Existing Golden Access Passports will still be honored for the lifetime of the cardholder.

 

ACADEMIC ENTRANCE FEE WAIVERS
Groups from bona fide educational institutions are eligible for an entrance fee waiver if they are coming to study park resources. Requests should be sent at least 2 weeks in advance of visit using the form below.
APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIC ENTRANCE FEE WAIVER » (pdf file)



CAMPING

information, fees and reservations » 

Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon
Information about the hike and how to make reservations.
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Recreation.gov
South Rim Campground Reservations
Make your reservations for South Rim Loops A & B.
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Last Updated: April 20, 2008 at 03:29 EST