Black Canyon of the Gunnison alerts

Tomichi Route remains closed because of the 2025 South Rim Fire; inner-canyon access is limited to designated routes.

• Access is limited to the Warner and Gunnison routes, Red Rock Canyon, and other routes not burned in the fire; permits are required. All North Rim routes remain open. Do not enter closed or burned areas.
• On the Gunnison Route, the fire left steep, unstable slopes, loose rocks, burned vegetation, and potentially hazardous unstable trees.
• Wilderness routes are unmarked, physically demanding, very steep scrambles with loose rock.

Check current inner-canyon route conditions before planning a trip.

Some South Rim Campground areas remain closed because of the 2025 South Rim Fire; drinking water is unavailable throughout the park for winter.

• The South Rim Campground is open, but only 25 non-electric sites have reopened. Other fire-affected campground areas are closed to all access for safety and rehabilitation; windblown ash, soot, and other fire debris may be present.
• Water systems are shut off for winter, October to April: water is unavailable anywhere on the South Rim, North Rim, and at East Portal, including campgrounds. Bring your own drinking water.
• East Portal Campground is open at upper sites only.

Check current campground conditions before traveling.