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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area by IHG
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Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Chipeta Lodge
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Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Montrose
Excellent place and staff
Reviewed on Feb 15, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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