Black Canyon of the Gunnison Dog Policy

The park protects a quarter of the Gunnison River, which slices sheer canyon walls from dark Precambrian-era rock. The canyon features some of the steepest cliffs and oldest rock in North America, and is a popular site for river rafting and rock climbing. The deep, narrow canyon is composed of gneiss and schist, which appears black when in shadow.^[1]

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is somewhat dog friendly. While dogs are only allowed on a few trails, they're allowed along roads and at campgrounds while on a leash. Dogs are not allowed inside any buildings. Dogs also cannot be left unattended in vehicles.

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Website

https://www.nps.gov/blca/index.htm

Pet Policy Details

https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/pets2.htm

Area

48 mi²

Annual Visitors

341,620

Trail Policy

Dogs are allowed on only a few trails at Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The trails they're allowed on are:

• Cedar Point Nature Trail
• North Rim Cashm View Nature Trail
• Rim Rock Trail

Dogs are not allowed on any other trails.

Campground Policy

Dogs are allowed at campgrounds, as long as they're on a leash. They are not allowed at the campground amphitheater. Dogs may not be left unattended at campsites.

The following boarding services are available in the area:

• Stoney Hill Pet Lodge, 59049 Ida Rd, Olathe, CO (970) 323-5060
• Iron Will Dog Lodge, 18077 6500 Rd, Montrose, CO (970) 596-8709
• San Juan Vet Clinic, 822 Spring Creek Rd, Montrose, CO (970) 249-4490
• Pearl's Pet Lodge, 13989 6900 Rd, Montrose, CO (970) 250-8932
• Montrose Veterinary Clinic, 2260 S. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO (970) 249-5469
• Critter Sitters and Outfitters, 98 County Road 17, Gunnison, CO (970) 641-0460

Road Policy

Dogs are allowed on any roads, as long as they're on a 6' leash.