Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area

Traditional Land of many groups, including Ute People

Established as a National Monument: 1933 (Black Canyon)
Established as a National Park: 1999 (Black Canyon)

Established as a National Recreation Area: 1965 (Curecanti)

Park Size: 30,750 Acres at Black Canyon, 43,095 Acres at Curecanti

Annual Visitors: 1.3 million

Park Fee: $30 at Black Canyon, none at Curecanti

Park Partner: ​Western National Parks Association​

Official Websites: nps.gov/blca, nps.gov/cure

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Our Projects at Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Curecanti

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For maps and other park information, please see nps.gov/blca and nps.gov/cure