Last updated: May 26, 2022
Thing to Do
Shop for Monument Souvenirs
NPS Photo / N Scarborough
The Colorado National Monument Association (CNMA) is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization working in cooperation with the National Park Service. Preserve your memories of the Monument with keepsakes, apparel, stickers, books, and more, sold at the park store in the visitor center.
The CNMA uses proceeds from its store, memberships, and donations to support interpretive and educational outreach programs, fund research projects, and heighten the educational experience of the visitor by providing modestly priced or free informational materials. Visit their online shop to see what's for sale.
The CNMA offers special programs and a periodic newsletter to its members. Members also enjoy a discount at the CNMA park store, and discounts at other cooperating association bookstores in National Park Service sites nationwide.
Operating hours are the same as Saddlehorn Visitor Center.
Details
Duration
10-60 Minutes
Activity
Bookstore and Park Store
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed in any building or on any trail in the Monument. Do not leave pets in a car - even with the windows down, it gets too hot. Service animals are welcome in any building and on any trail.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees are paid at the entrance station on your way to the visitor center. There are no additional fees to enter the visitor center and park store. However, you still have to pay for what you want to buy at the store.
Location
Saddlehorn Visitor Center
The CNMA park store is located in Saddlehorn Visitor Center.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Hours change seasonally, so check the Operating Hours & Seasons for the most up to date information.
Time of Day
Day
Hours change seasonally, so check the Operating Hours & Seasons for the most up to date information. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Accessibility Information
The visitor center has accessible front and back doors with an automatic door button located ahead of the doorway, inside and outside of both front and back doors. The visitor center has accessible restrooms and an accessible picnic table, both located to the right of the main entryway doors. The restroom doors are not automatic and push inward from the outside - they require pulling from inside the restroom in order to exit the restroom. The picnic table is covered and located through the outdoor hallway that passes the doors to the restrooms. The picnic table is square and has a bench on three sides, with one open side for wheelchair use. If you're curious, you can review our facility measurements. A handful of photos are available on our Accessibility webpage.
At the Visitor Center, videos are open-captioned, and an induction loop is provided for users of hearing aids. For those without T-coil enabled hearing aids assisted listening devices are available at the front desk. An audio description tour of the exhibits is also available. Handheld tour devices are available at the entryway to the exhibit hall on the right side, about halfway up the wall. Ask a ranger for assistance if desired.
Things To Do From Here
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- Type: Road Biking
- Duration: 2-5 Hours
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Road biking the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive offers cyclists a challenging ride with stunning views.
- Type: Scenic Driving
- Duration: 2-4 Hours
- Reservations: No
- Age: 17 and Older
- Pets: Yes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
For panoramic views of Colorado National Monument's canyons and rock monoliths, a trip along Rim Rock Drive is a must.
- Type: Junior Ranger Program
- Duration: 20-60 Minutes
- Reservations: No
- Age: 5 and Older
- Pets: No
- Location: Saddlehorn Visitor Center
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day
Become a Junior Ranger of Colorado National Monument by completing a booklet (pick up at Saddlehorn Visitor Center) to earn your badge.
- Type: Museum Exhibits
- Duration: 15-60 Minutes
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Location: Saddlehorn Visitor Center
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day
Begin your visit to Colorado National Monument at the visitor center. Watch the orientation film, explore the exhibit hall, shop for souvenirs at the park store, talk with a ranger, earn your Junior Ranger badge, and get your National Parks Passport stamp.
- Type: Bookstore and Park Store
- Duration: 10-60 Minutes
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Location: Saddlehorn Visitor Center
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day
Shop for souvenirs at the Colorado National Monument Association (CNMA) park store, located in Saddlehorn Visitor Center. Preserve your memories of the Monument with keepsakes, apparel, stickers, books, and more. Proceeds from CNMA's retail operations, memberships, and donations support the Monument’s educational, interpretive, and scientific programs.
- Type: Hiking
- Locations: Colorado National Monument
- Duration: 1-8 Hours
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Location: Saddlehorn Visitor Center
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
These hikes can be accessed from the visitor center. Several short hikes to incredible views begin here, as well as a longer trail perfect for a night in the backcountry. Come to the visitor center for an orientation film, Junior Ranger booklets, and more.