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Purchase Colorado National Monument's annual park pass here.
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Colorado National Monument

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.  
 
sandstone sculpture

Things To Do

Located within Colorado National Monument's 32 square miles is a fascinating landscape of deep canyons and soaring cliffs. Colorado National Monument is a little-known treasure full of surprises, and offers an interesting array of activities for visitors of all abilities and interests. Hiking, sightseeing and bicycling are just a few of the exciting choices awaiting visitors.
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Sunset at Colorado National Monument

Camping

Saddlehorn Campground, located near the visitor center, has 80 sites and is open year round. 
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Centennial Initiative 2016

Centennial Initiative 2016

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks to their lives and inspires people to both experience and become devoted to these special places.
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Colorado National Monument
Fruita, CO 81521

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Phone

Visitor Information
(970) 858-3617

Fax

(970) 858-0372

Climate

Weather at Colorado National Monument is represented by desert, semi-desert, and upland climates. Annual precipitation averages 11.03 inches.
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Independence Monument  

Did You Know?
Independence Monument is all that remains of a continuous ridge that once formed a wall between Monument and Wedding canyons. A cap of durable Kayenta formation rock has protected this picturesque 450 ft. (137 meters) high monolith from the relentless erosion that carried away the surrounding rock.

Last Updated: April 11, 2008 at 12:54 EST