Colorado National Monument
National Monument · CO
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Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. But this treasure is much more than a monument. Towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panorama. You can experience sheer-walled, red rock canyons along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive, where you may spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/colm
- Location
- Colorado National Monument (39.050, -108.692)
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Passport stamp locations
- Saddlehorn Visitor Center
Hours
Colorado National Monumenttoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
The Monument is open 24 hours a day year-round. Rim Rock Road is only closed for poor road conditions (snow, ice, rock fall, etc). For updates on storm or temporary closures call the park hotline at (970) 858-3617 ext 350.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Saddlehorn Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Walking Tour and Activity- ESCAPE to Colorado National Monument45–90 minutes · 7 stops
Are you looking for an outdoor activity for kids and young adults that teaches resiliency and mindfulness in these uncertain times? You and the kids need to ESCAPE to YOUR National Parks! This tour should take 45 to 90 minutes. It includes activities and the chance to break the codes to ESCAPE. The tour follows the accessible portion of the Alcove Nature Trail directly across Rim Rock Drive from the Saddlehorn Visitor Center. The trail is 0.5 miles one-way. You do not have to visit the park to participate.
Walking/Driving Tour of Saddlehorn Historic District45–90 minutes · 9 stops
This self-guided tour introduces you to some Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) (1933-1942) and Mission 66 (1956-1966) projects at Colorado National Monument. You may visit 9 locations. The CCC and Mission 66 locations will intertwine as you read about each stop. This can also be done by car. You do not have to visit the park to do this tour.
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $25.00
$25 for a private vehicle. Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all its passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Private vehicle must be non-commercial and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.
- Motorcycle — $20.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
- Per Person — $15.00
This pass is good for 7 days for an individual who is walking or bicycling into the monument.
- Non-commercial Groups — $15.00
Organized groups such as Scouts, Rotary, Hiking Clubs, Youth Groups, Religious Institutions, etc. that do not qualify for an Academic Fee Waiver are charged as follows: $15 per person, not to exceed the equivalent commercial rate. Passes are valid for 7 days. Youth ages 15 and under are free. Individuals or families in the group may use any valid Annual or Lifetime pass for entry. Pass and photo ID must be presented.
- Education/Academic Groups — Free
Groups entering the park for educational purposes (curriculum-based classes or activities) may be eligible for a free academic fee wavier. Email COLM_permits@nps.gov to apply for a waiver or for more information.