Vernal
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area by IHG
yes,breakfast was great. I parked my car in front and it was save and sound.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Chipeta Lodge
The staff were kind and helpful. We truley appreciated the GM, resturant manager and bar tender who all went out of thier way. The rooms were well stocked, clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Minecart Motor Lodge
The breakfast was very unhealthy and limited. The room was minimal and the price of $85 wasn’t worth it.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Cedar Creek Lodging & RV Park
The Pros: It was super clean, the floor was painted plywood so only as clean as it can get. The place was inviting, had every amenity you could need in a yurt. Megan even supplied me with extra heaters which I was grateful for. Having the creek and open space was just wonderful, it's a very pretty ...
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
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.

Tomichi Point
Enjoy the vista from this South Rim viewpoint and consider tackling its namesake trail down into the inner chasm of Black Canyon.

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.
Things to do

Black Canyon of the Gunnison Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Black Canyon of The Gunnison Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

