Colorado National Monument Colorado

Colorado National Monument Overview

Colorado National Monument is one of the most spectacular landscapes on Colorado’s Western Slope, located just west of Grand Junction and near Fruita. The monument protects more than 20,000 acres of rugged canyon country, towering sandstone monoliths, colorful cliffs, and dramatic desert scenery carved by millions of years of erosion. Often compared to a smaller version of the Grand Canyon, the monument offers breathtaking views without the crowds found in many national parks.

One of the monument’s highlights is the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive, a scenic road that winds along canyon rims and through tunnels while providing access to numerous overlooks. Visitors can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, wildlife viewing, photography, cycling, and scenic driving. Desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles, and a variety of desert wildlife are commonly seen throughout the monument.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Cell Service Fair
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• RV Dump Station
• Trash Collection

Activities

• ATVing
• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Canyoneering
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rock Climbing
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing