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Colorado National Monument
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Visitor Center

Colorado National Monument Visitor Center

Visitor Center

For maps, books, and free handouts that tell the story of the monument, the visitor center is a good place to start your adventure. The visitor center includes an exhibit room, information desk staffed with knowledgeable volunteers, an introductory slide program shown every thirty minutes, and a geology program shown upon request.

 

The Colorado National Monument Association bookstore sells a variety of educational and interpretive items to enhance your visit. The visitor center is located four miles from the west entrance, and is open 9-5 in the winter months (closed December25) and 8-6 in the summer months.

 
family camping at Saddlehorn Campground

Family camping at Saddlehorn Campground

Saddlehorn campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Located near the visitor center, it has 80 sites and is open year-round.
Golden eagle  

Did You Know?
When desperate, golden eagles can take down animals as large as bighorn sheep or mule deer. Golden eagles can be seen in and around Colorado National Monument.
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Last Updated: January 23, 2007 at 17:35 EST