Park Details

Name:	Colorado National Monument
Address:	Colorado National Monument
	Fruita
	Colorado
	81521-0001
Phone:	970-858-3617
Fax:	970-858-0372

Category

• National recreation area or facility managed by a federal agency

General Description

Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, colorful formations, desert bighorn sheep, soaring eagles, and a spectacular road reflect the environment and history of the plateau-and-canyon country. Historic Rim Rock Drive offers 23 miles of breathtaking panoramic views and numerous overlooks. Trails lead across mesa tops and to spectacular overlooks or into backcountry canyons. Picnicking and camping are available. At an average elevation of 6,000 feet at the rim, the climate is relatively mild but can change rapidly to snow or summer storms. Around 275,000 people per year visit Colorado National Monument to enjoy these and other opportunities. The monument encompasses some 20,500 acres, and much of which has been recommended to Congress for designation as wilderness.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible cabin/shelter camp sites
• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks
• Accessible picnic tables/areas

Amenities and Lodging

• No accessible amenities and lodging

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices