Vernal
Travel Guide
Visit Vernal
Minecart Motor Lodge
"Absolutely one of the best motels we have ever stayed in! The room was clean, relaxing, and smelled really good. They had tables and chairs outside and a very nice outdoor common area with a charcoal grill, gas fire pit, umbrella, and Adirondack chairs for all to enjoy. I highly recommend this quaint ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Chipeta Lodge
"Friendly staff clean rooms"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Montrose
"I was only there for a short night. I loved the ac/ heater, it was quiet and actually shut off when the temp was reached! Rare event. Clean room, tidy with a coffee pot!"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Cedar Creek Lodging & RV Park
"We stayed in Yurt 1 and it was so cool and comfortable. The bathhouse was very close and clean and the whole property had a great vibe. We will stay there again when we have a really early flight from Montrose."
Reviewed on May 16, 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.
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.
Tomichi Point
Enjoy the vista from this South Rim viewpoint and consider tackling its namesake trail down into the inner chasm of Black Canyon.
Things to do
Black Canyon of the Gunnison Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Black Canyon of The Gunnison Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
