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 Established May 24, 1911, and on 20,453.93 acres, Colorado National Monument consists of geologic features including: towering red sandstone monoliths, deep, sheer-walled canyons, and a variety of wildlife such as bighorn sheep, golden eagles, mule deer and mountain lions.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park is open 24 hours a day. The Visitor Center is open every day, except December 25.
Visitor Center summer hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. mid-June to Labor day.
Winter hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Communities Surrounding Colorado National Monument |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. |
Fruita, CO (4 min. ) Pop. 6,478
Loma, CO (9 min. )
Mack, CO (12 min. )
Grand Junction, CO (14 min. ) Pop. 41,986
Clifton, CO (21 min. ) Pop. 17,345
Whitewater, CO (25 min. )
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Palisade, CO (25 min. ) Pop. 2,579
Glade Park, CO (27 min. )
Mesa, CO (43 min. ) Pop. 116,255
De Beque, CO (43 min. ) Pop. 451
Cisco, UT (48 min. )
Gateway, CO (1 hr. 16 min. )
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