Vernal, CO
Travel Guide
Visit Vernal
Minecart Motor Lodge
Room was new and clean and nice. I have no complaints.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Chipeta Lodge
Chipeta continues to improve the facilities and hard product. Staff is very attentive and helpful. And the White Buffalo Restaurant is really good. Even though we enjoy other Ridgway offerings, we ate dinner there 3 nights in a row this trip.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area by IHG
Great
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Cedar Creek Lodging & RV Park
Every thing was good love the creek running by. It was quiet nice
Reviewed on Apr 5, 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.
