South Rim Visitor Center

Passport stampWheelchair accessibleRestroomsIn Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
South Rim Visitor Center
South Rim Visitor Center at Gunnison Point · NPS photo
Phone
970 641-2337
Town
Montrose, CO
Services listed
22
Coordinates
38.5550, -107.6866
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38.5550, -107.6866 · Park boundary: National Park Service

This visitor center has exhibits, information, book and map sales, water (available seasonally), vault toilets, and hiking trailheads. It is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Every day
8:00AM - 5:00PM

Visitor center is open daily.

  • Juneteenth National Independence Day · Jun 19, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027 · Every day 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Independence Day · Jul 4, 2027 – Jul 4, 2027
  • Independence Day · Jul 4, 2027 – Jul 4, 2027 · Every day 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Veteran's Day · Nov 11, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 · Closed
  • Thanksgiving Day · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
  • New Year's Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
  • New Years Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
  • Memorial Day · May 25, 2027 – May 25, 2027 · Every day 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Memorial Day · May 25, 2027 – May 25, 2027 · Every day 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)Bicycle - RackFire ExtinguisherGifts/Souvenirs/BooksHistorical/Interpretive Information/ExhibitsInformation - Maps AvailableInformation - Ranger/Staff Member PresentInformation Kiosk/Bulletin BoardInternet/WiFi AvailableJunior Ranger Booklet AvailableParking - AutoParking - Bus/RVRecyclingRestroomRestroom - AccessibleScenic View/Photo SpotTactile ExhibitToilet - Vault/CompostingTrailheadTrash/Litter ReceptaclesWater - Bottle-Filling StationWheelchair Accessible

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

South Rim Visitor Center is a Passport To Your National Parks stamp location.

7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50. GPS: N 38.5550 W -107.6866

This visitor center has exhibits, information, book and map sales, water (available seasonally), vault toilets, and hiking trailheads. It is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

View from the wooden porch around the building with a wayside exhibit
NPS Photo
Interior view of a visitor center with people, exhibits, and a front desk
NPS Photo
A wooden building with A frame style windows with vegetation in the foreground
NPS Photo
Address9800 Highway 347 · Montrose, CO 81401
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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