Black Canyon of the Gunnison Dog Policy
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is Somewhat Dog Friendly
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.
- 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
| Campground | Dogs Allowed? | # Dog Friendly Sites | Equipment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Of The Gunnison Np South Rim Campground | Yes | 57 | Car, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer | Reservations/Info |
| East Portal Campground | Yes | Info | ||
| North Rim Campground | Yes | Info | ||
| Campground details from Recreation.gov | ||||
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[1] Overview text from the Wikipedia article List of national parks of the United States, which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
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