| Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Bold, big, and brilliantly colored, this plateau-and-canyon country, with its towering masses of naturally sculpted rock, embraces 32 square miles of rugged, up-and-down terrain. This is a special place, where you can contemplate glorious views that stretch to distant horizons; where you can discover solitude deep in a remote canyon; where you can delight in wild country where desert bighorn roam and golden eagles soar. The Monument was created in 1911. |
| Fees: |
- Private, non-commercial vehicle: $7:00
- Individual (hiker, bicyclist, motorcyclist): $4.00
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| Hours: |
The Monument is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Visitor Center is open:
- Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Labor Day to Memorial Day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Visitor Center is closed on December 25. |
| Visitor Center: |
- Open Labor Day to Memorial Day, daily, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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| Facilities: |
Visitor center, scenic drive, overlooks, trails, bookstore, restrooms, and picnic areas. |
| Directions: |
- The Monument is accessible by US 6, 50 or I-70 to Grand Junction or Fruita. The Monument is 4 miles west of Grand Junction and 2.5 miles south of Fruita, Colorado. Both entrances are directly accessible via Colorado Highway 340.
- Get directions from Google Maps.
- Get directions from MapQuest.
- NPS Directions.
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| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 39 06.021N; 108 44.106W. |
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