Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. But this treasure is much more than a monument. Towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panorama. You can experience sheer-walled, red rock canyons along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive, where you may spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles.
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Enjoy camping in Saddlehorn Campground or in the backcountry.
23 mile Rim Rock Drive winds up switchbacks onto the mesa tops and then along the canyon walls before descending back into the valley.
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Junior Rangers of all ages can find fun things to do at Colorado National Monument. (Photo by E Dawes)
From the general management plan to the superintendent's compendium, you can find information on law and policy here.
Several tribes maintain cultural ties to the lands within and around Colorado National Monument.
Last updated: March 20, 2025
