Vernal, CO
Travel Guide
Visit Vernal
Minecart Motor Lodge
"Great night stay after touring the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Central location within walking distance to several restaurants and great shopping options. Breakfast included coffee, tea, yogurt, granola bars, pop tarts, and apple sauce packets if you have little ones. Also offered bottled water. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Chipeta Lodge
"This was a great little resort. I rode into town as part of a bikepacking trip and the staff were very helpful and accommodating, loaning me a lock to secure my bike overnight. The staff and owners were friendly and ensured I had a nice stay. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. The restaurant ..."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Montrose
"Room very dark as was the hallway. Bathroom very small and room felt claustrophobic. Would have been better if it wasn't painted dark green. Beds kept sliding off the base. It needs new beds, bedding and towels although clean very worn. Staff helpful when we needed anything. Also walls paper thin ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Cedar Creek Lodging & RV Park
"Clean little tiny home right on the creek. Megan was a fantastic host. We had a couple little problems upon initial checkin but she addressed them promptly with a smile. We stayed one week without any other problems. They even offered for us to extend our stay one day, we loved it so much we re-arranged ..."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 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.
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.
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.
