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Colorado National Monument

Sheer-walled canyons, monoliths, colorful formations, bighorn sheep, soaring eagles and a spectacular road reflect the environment and history of plateau-and-canyon country.


Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO 81521
Region: Northwest

Phone: 970-858-3617
 

Directions: For travelers going westbound through the Grand Valley: Take Highway I-70 to Grand Junction, and take exit 31 (Horizon Drive). Follow signs through Grand Junction to the east entrance. For travelers going eastbound through the Grand Valley: Take Highway I-70 to exit 19 (Fruita) and go south on Highway 340 to the west entrance, which is approximately three miles from Fruita. The Visitor Center and Campground are four miles up from the west entrance.

Attraction Amenities

Cost of Admission: Private, non-commercial vehicle: $7; Individual (hiker, bicyclist, motorcyclist): $4. Good for seven consecutive days. Fees apply to those 16 years old and older.

Attraction Activities: Birding, Camping, Natural Wildlife Viewing

Hours: The national monument is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visitor center: Memorial Day to Labor Day: 8am-6pm. Labor Day to Memorial Day: 9am-5pm.

Dates Closed: The visitor center is closed on December 25.

Attraction Type: Arts and Culture, Historic Attractions, Marker/Interpretive station, Museum, Museum Historical, Museum Science, Nature Interpretive Center, Nature Tours, Scenic Highway/Byway, Siteseeing Tours

Attraction Facility Amenities: Brochures, Gift Shop, Interpretive Displays, Maps Available, Parking, Printed Guides Available, Restrooms, Self-Guided Tours

Attraction Price: $

Payment Methods: Cash

Recreation Amenities

Recreation Type: Adventure/Backcountry Guide, Hiking/Nature Trails, Nature Experience, Nature Preserve, Nature Tours, Scenic Highway/Byway

Recreation Activities: Backpacking, Bicycling, Birding, Camping, Natural Wildlife Viewing

Recreation Facility Amenities: Brochures, Guided Tours, Interpretive Displays, Lodging on Site, Maps Available, Parking, Printed Guides Available, Self-Guided Tours

Recreation Price: $

Recreation Dates Closed: The visitor center is closed on December 25.

Payment Methods: Cash

Cost of Admission: Private, non-commercial vehicle: $7; Individual (hiker, bicyclist, motorcyclist): $4. Good for seven consecutive days. Fees apply to those 16 years old and older.

Hours: The national monument is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visitor center: Memorial Day to Labor Day: 8am-6pm. Labor Day to Memorial Day: 9am-5pm.

$ - Less than $100 | $$ - $101 - $200 | $$$ - $201 and Up

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