South Rim Visitors Center

Visitors center Montrose, Colorado, United States

What to expect

The South Rim Visitors Center is a great place to start your visit to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The center offers exhibits, information, and a bookstore, as well as access to hiking trails and overlooks. Visitors can explore the inner canyon, but this requires skill, experience, and preparation. The area has 12 overlooks that can be visited by car, and more along the hiking trails. The South Rim is the busier, more developed side of the park, with a paved scenic drive, year-round visitor center, and a large campground

Plan your family visit to the South Rim Visitors Center with these blog insights 👇

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison with kids: all the information!

Black Canyon of the Gunnison with kids: all the information!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the South Rim Visitors Center, which has a beautiful view of the canyon and a huge microscope to take a closer look at rocks

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the Junior Ranger Program and the microscope ✨