• View from the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Jeff Kochevar

    Colorado

    National Monument Colorado

  • Fire Restrictions in effect

    Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle. Charcoal fires are permitted only in provided grills in the campground and picnic areas. No wood fires. Gas stoves are permitted only in campground and picnic areas. All fireworks are prohibited.

Park Newspaper

DISCOVER COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT THROUGH THE VISITOR GUIDE.
 
Postcard of Monument Canyon, 1913
Postcard of Monument Canyon, 1913
 

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Desert bighorn sheep

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