Colorado National Monument is constantly striving to make your visit more enjoyable by making facilities as accessible as possible. This webpage provides descriptions of the accessible facilities, services, and opportunities in the park. Many changes and improvements are in the works and we will implement them as we can.

If you have accessibility questions not answered by this guide, please call the park's information center at 970-858-3617 x360 or x300 Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. mountain time, or contact the park via e-mail us

• Accessible restrooms are located at the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, Saddlehorn campground, and Devils Kitchen Picnic Area (see below).
• One accessible campsite is located in the campground, campsite #5, see below. More campsites are planned.
• The Devils Kitchen Picnic Area and the Saddlehorn Visitor Center (see below) picnic area are also accessible.
• Book Cliffs View, Independence Monument View (see below), and Cold Shivers Point (see below) are accessible overlooks along Rim Rock Drive.
• The visitor center videos are open-captioned. An induction loop is provided for the benefit of users of hearing aids, and assisted listening devices are available at the front desk.
• Join us for a ranger-led talk on the porch of the visitor center, see below.
• BUS DRIVERS: Please drop visitors off at the accessible ramp into the visitor center, exit the parking lot, and drive around to the designated bus parking area. See below.

Please call 970-858-3617 x360 or x300 with questions.

Entrance Fees - General Information
The America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.

The pass provides access to, and use of, federal recreation sites that charge an entrance or standard amenity fee. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers (not to exceed four adults) in a non-commercial vehicle. Children under 16 are admitted free.

The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on fees for some facilities and services such as camping and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where these fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

The pass can only be obtained in person at a park and documentation is required. Acceptable documentation includes statement by a licensed physician; document issued by federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income, or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a state agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.

Entrance Fees - Colorado National Monument (COLM) Information
In COLM, the Access Pass admits the pass holder and passengers in one private, non-commercial vehicle. It also provides a 50 percent discount on camping. When making a camping reservation, you must provide the number on the pass.

In COLM, passes are available year round at park entrance stations and seasonally at the Farmer's Market. For more information, see the Fees and Passes page.

Service Animals
Service animals must be leashed at all times. They are allowed in all park facilities and on all park trails unless closed by order of the superintendent. However, many park trails are very steep. These trails should be avoided:

• Serpents
• Ute Canyon
• Liberty Cap
• Monument Canyon from Rim Rock Drive
• C.C.C.
• Black Ridge

Emergency Phone Number: 911

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