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

    Colorado

    National Monument Colorado

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  • Rim Rock Drive is OPEN - Visitor Center is OPEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Rim Rock Drive is OPEN Be on the lookout for Desert Bighorn Sheep along Rim Rock Drive. There also may be minor traffic delays near the East Entrance over the coming weeks. Watch for construction flaggers on the roadway.

Plan Your Visit

Park map

Park Map
Take a look at the park map to start your trip planning.

 
Visitor Guide

2012 Visitor Guide
The park newspaper has lots of helpful information to help you make a plan.

 
Operating Hours and Seasons

Operating Hours and Seasons
Colorado National Monument is open year round.

 
Directions

Directions
Located in Western Colorado, the monument neighbors the communities of Fruita and Grand Junction.

 
Fees and Reservations

Fees and Reservations
Entrance fees, passes and permits, find out everything you need to know.

 
Things to Do

Things to Do
Hiking, driving, biking, camping and more!

 
Things To Know Before You Come

Things to Know Before You Come
Weather, Pets, Accessibility, Tunnels and other details to help you prepare.

 
Brochures

Brochures
Maps, visitor guides, geology information, bird list and more.

 
Your Safety

Your Safety
Educate yourself to stay safe.

Did You Know?

Raven

The common raven displays abilities to play and problem solve rare among animals. This member of the crow family is also very vocal, using a variety of sounds for communication. Perhaps because of these qualities, ravens have achieved a certain stature in both European and American Indian folklore.