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Established May 24, 1911, Colorado National Monument consists of geologic features including: towering red sandstone monoliths, and deep, sheer-walled canyons. This area provides a unique display of scenery. Camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography are all available.

Facilities: Restrooms, drinking water, and over 80 individual campsites are provided at Colorado National Monument.

Reservations: The campsites at Colorado National Monument are on a first come, first served basis.

Best Time To Visit: Colorado National Monument is open 24 hours a day. The Visitor Center is open every day, except December 25. Visitor Center summer hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. mid-June to Labor day. Winter hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fees: An admission fee, as well as a camping fee, do apply.

Accessibility: The Visitor Center is accessible, as well as one campsite in the campground, three overlooks, and Devils Kitchen picnic area on the east side of the monument.

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To get to Colorado National Monument from Grand Junction: Take Highway I-70 to Grand Junction, exit at Horizon Drive, Exit 31 to East Entrance. Eastbound: Highway I-70 to Fruita, Colorado, Exit 19 to West Entrance.

Address
Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument
Fruita, Colorado 81521-0001
Phone
General: (970) 858-3617
Fax: (970) 858-0372
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