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Winter Driving Conditions

Rim Rock Drive is OPEN.

Be prepared to encounter ice and snow on Rim Rock Drive even when roads in the valley are clear.
Rim Rock Drive Report: 970-858-3617, ext 402

Welcome to Colorado National Monument!

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.

Camping in the Monument

Visitors are welcome to come and camp within the Monument at our Saddlehorn Campground near the Visitor Center or in the backcountry with a permit. To learn more about camping in red rock country, click here.

Things To Do

Located within Colorado National Monument's 32 square miles is a fascinating landscape of deep canyons and soaring cliffs. Colorado National Monument is a hidden gem offering a varied array of activities for visitors of all ages, abilities, and interests. Sightseeing, hiking, biking, and ranger-led programs are just a few of the exciting choices awaiting you. Be sure to check out the junior ranger program - designed for kids, these activities are fun at any age.
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Scenic Rim Rock Drive

Breathtaking views, towering monoliths, balanced rocks, and steep red-walled canyons unfold before you on the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive. The park, a geological marvel, was carved by wind, water, and freezing/thawing over millions of years.

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Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO 81521

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Phone

Visitor Information
(970) 858-3617 ext. 360

Fax

(970) 858-0372

Climate

Colorado National Monument receives an average precipitation of 10-12 inches per year, some of it falling as snow.
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