Gunnison Diversion Dam

road to the dam had great views

The road to the dam had great views, but you actually can't see the dam when you get down. big fence in front so you can't get close of see it. but the river was pretty and the road down was nice.

Don’t miss this while driving though the Gunnison National Park

We passed by the Gunnison Diversion Dam while driving through the Black Canyon of The Gunnison National Park. A steep dirt road leads down to the Gunnison Diversion Dam. The Gunnison Diversion Dam is...

Super Cool

Came down after hiking all day up in the south rim, was nervous about the way down, but loved it. This was super cool and neat!

This was a fun trip to the bottom of the Canyon.

You can stop in several places along the drive to the dam to watch/trout fish, or dip your feet into the cold water and instantly shrink your size 10's to a size 9! Beautiful area.

At the Bottom of East Portal Road

Once one drives down the steep, winding East Portal Road to river level, one will be greeted by the Gunnison Diversion Dam where there is a picnic area with parking and pit toilets so one can stop and...