• Massive petrified redwood stumps

    Florissant Fossil Beds

    National Monument Colorado

  • Temporary Visitor Center / Trail Closures

    The park is operating with a temporary visitor as it builds a new one. The park is OPEN with normal hours. Please bring your own water. Pit toilets are available for bathrooms. The Sawmill and Hans loop will have period closures. All other trails open.

Petrified Redwood Stumps Gallery

Did You Know?

Picture of fossil maple seed

Some of the fossil plants found at Florissant Fossil Beds, like this maple seed, may have relatives that still live in Colorado.