Vernal
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area by IHG
Good condition, very comfortable stay, and very nice staff. Our room had some AC issues, called front desk in the night, and they changed our room right away.
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025

Chipeta Lodge
It was fantastic, honestly the staff alone would be enough for us to come back.
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025

SureStay Plus by Best Western Montrose
Good
Reviewed on 25 Dec, 2025

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 15 Nov, 2025

Downtown Home - 12 Mi to Black Canyon Natl Park!
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.

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.

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 Driving Audio Tour

