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

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    National Monument Colorado

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  • Rim Rock Drive is OPEN - Visitor Center is OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Rim Rock Drive is OPEN There may be minor traffic delays near the East Entrance over the coming weeks. Watch for construction flaggers on the roadway. Always be on the lookout for cyclists!

Devils Kitchen Picnic Area

The Devils Kitchen is ideal for large wedding ceremonies and large organized events.

1. Maximum amount of event participants for the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area is 200 people.

2. The Devils Kitchen Picnic Area has 15 picnic tables, and 6 charcoal only grills.

3. For events in Devils Kitchen Picnic Area the maximum number of parking spaces that can be occupied in the parking lot is 15.

a. Overflow parking is available in the field near the entrance station, the maximum number of parking spaces is 50.

b. Event attendees may not walk the road to the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area.

c. Events that use the additional parking area must have a hired parking attendant.

 
Devils Kitchen Picnic Area
Devils Kitchen Picnic Area.
 
Devils Kitchen Picnic Area View
Devils Kitchen Picnic Area View.
 
Devils Kitchen Parking lot
Only 15 parking spaces can be used for special use permits in the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area. Additional parking is available by the East entrance station.
 
Additional Parking for the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area
Additional parking for the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area. Location near the east entrance station.

Did You Know?

climbers on Independence Monument

Each Independence Day, local climbers scale the iconic Independence Monument in Colorado National Monument and raise an American flag on top. This tradition dates back to early park promoter John Otto, whose route up Independence Monument climbers still follow.