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Colorado National Monument
Pets
A visitor and dog at Balanced Rock Overlook.
A dog and her owner at Balanced Rock Overlook.
 

Pets want to have as much fun as you do, but they have limitations here at the monument.  Pets are allowed on a leash in Saddlehorn Campground and along the roadway; they are not allowed in the backcountry or on any trail.  

Important!

The desert can be deadly for pets. Car temperatures rise quickly in the sun, even on cool days. Your pet can easily die of heat exhaustion. If you are leaving a pet in a car, crack the windows as much as possible and leave water to drink. We recommend you not leave pets in the car at all when temperatures are above 68 degrees, even with the windows cracked.

climbers on Independence Monument  

Did You Know?
Each Independence Day, local climbers scale the iconic Independence Monument in Colorado National Monument and raise an American flag on top. This tradition dates back to early park promoter John Otto, whose route up Independence Monument climbers still follow.

Last Updated: February 15, 2009 at 12:21 EST