Vernal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vernal
Minecart Motor Lodge
"Overall the place was cute and comfortable. It is a tight room, but a nice place to come back to after being out all day. I enjoyed my experience except for these three issues 1. The internet was slow and kept disconnecting which made watching anything frustrating. 2. I almost slipped and fell in ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Chipeta Lodge
"Clean room! Helpful staff!"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Montrose
"It was all good."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Cedar Creek Lodging & RV Park
"It was a quiet, clean nice place to stay. Communication was prompt and staff was friendly. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
New Listing! Peaceful Riverfront Living | Deck with Views | Walk to Downtown
"Beautiful, comfortable home! Location was perfect! Will definitely stay at this location if available."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Private entrance lock off guest house in quiet peaceful setting and star gazing.
"clean and comfortable, never saw host, no shopping, the National Park was amazing and a great weather the whole time."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 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.
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.
Activities
Black Canyon of the Gunnison Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
