Vernal Travel Guide
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Minecart Motor Lodge
Clean well appointed room
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Chipeta Lodge
The room we had didn’t have a kitchen so I can’t comment on that, but the room was very clean and spacious! The hot tub had some issues but staff was very helpful to help us get it figured out! We brought it up to the front desk at check out, they were very friendly about it and thanked us for telling ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area by IHG
Great
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Cedar Creek Lodging & RV Park
The property shows better online than in actuality. The overall property doesn't seem very well taken care of. RV sites are overgrown and the cabin was dark and musty smelling. The area itself didnt feel as safe as we would gave liked. We had to leave early for personal reasons and didn't expect ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
South Rim Visitor Center
Start your visit here when you arrive at this imposing national park in southern Colorado, home to 2 million years of geologic wonder.
Gunnison Point
Mesmerizing lines of sparkling color grace the rock face of the mountains opposite this major viewing point just behind the visitor center.
Cedar Point Nature Trail
Overlooking the river and scenic Painted Wall, this trail is a wonderful spot to study the birds and diverse plants of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Tomichi Point
Enjoy the vista from this South Rim viewpoint and consider tackling its namesake trail down into the inner chasm of Black Canyon.
Pulpit Rock Overlook
This quick, easy hike to a rocky protrusion is a must for visitors to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Warner Point Nature Trail
Appreciate the range of vegetation of the Black Canyon region on this short, easy trail perfect for hiking, walking and bird-watching.
