Enjoy a Picnic

There are several great locations to choose from to enjoy a picnic at Colorado National Monument. Use propane or charcoal only, no wood fires are permitted anywhere in the monument due to high fire danger. Alcoholic beverages are allowed in the Saddlehorn and Devils Kitchen picnic areas. Please be responsible and do not drink and drive.

Devils Kitchen Picnic Area by the East Entrance has picnic tables, a shade shelter, charcoal grills, a drinking fountain, bathrooms, and garbage/recycling.

Saddlehorn Picnic Area near the Visitor Center has picnic tables, charcoal grills, a drinking fountain, bathrooms and garbage/recycling.

During winter months drinking fountains and spigots in the Devils Kitchen and Saddlehorn Picnic Areas are not available.

There are also a few tables under a shade shelter at the Visitor Center, with nearby drinking fountains, bathrooms and garbage/recycling.

Devils Kitchen Picnic Area and Saddlehorn Picnic Area can be reserved for special events, permits and fees apply.

 

Visitors enjoying a picnic near Saddlehorn Visitor Center.

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