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park map more info about this area back to parks top Colorado National MonumentFruita, CO
 Established May 24, 1911, and on 20,453.93 acres,
Colorado National Monument consists of geologic features including:
towering red sandstone monoliths, deep, sheer-walled canyons, and a
variety of wildlife (bighorn sheep, golden eagles, mule deer and mountain
lions)
CONTACTS
Email - COLM_Info@nps.gov
Fax- 970-858-0372
Write to
Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO
81521-0001
Phone
Visitor Information - 970-858-3617
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours,
Seasons
Park is open 24 hours a day. The Visitor Center is open
every day, except Christmas. Visitor Center winter hours: 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Getting There
PLANE - Grand Junction Airport: Sky West,
United Express, and America West.
CAR - East to West: Highway I-70 to Grand Junction, exit at Horizon
Drive, Exit 31 to East Entrance. West to East: Highway I-70 to Fruita,
Colorado, Exit 19 to West Entrance.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Tour bus service available. Contact Grand
Junction Visitor and Convention bureau for more information. Amtrack
provides services to Grand Junction every day.
Weather & Climate
Summers are hot and dry, 80 degrees to
100 degrees. Winters are mild, 20 degrees to 45 degrees.
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.
Getting Around
The main road is historic Rim Rock Drive,
consisting of 23 miles of paved road. Also available is one nature trail
and 13 backcountry trails (various lengths), elevation 4,700' to 7,028'.
FEES/PERMITS
Entrance
Fee
BICYCLE
$3.00 for 7 Days
INDIVIDUAL
$3.00
for 7 Days
PRIVATE VEHICLE
$5.00 for 7 Days
Local Passport
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT ANNUAL
PASS
$15.00 for Annual
CAMPING
Saddlehorn Campground
Open
All Year
Eighty site campground. It has restrooms with flush toilets
and sink only, drinking water, charcoal grills only, and picnic tables. No
wood fires allowed. In winter, there is no water available. Camping fees
are charged year-round at $10.00 per site. A maximum of 7 people per site
is allowed.
FACILITIES
Visitor
Centers
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Phone - 970-858-3617
Location -
The Visitor Center is located 4 miles up from the West
Entrance.
Closures - The Visitor Center is closed on Christmas
day.
Special Programs - A 12-minute audiovisual program is
available.
Exhibits - There are several exhibits in the Visitor
Center.
Available Facilities - Restrooms, and a bookstore
managed by Colorado National Monument Association.
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