National Monument · Colorado, United States
Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument is a national monument in Colorado, United States, covering 20,536 acres (8,311 ha), established in 1911.
National Monument · Colorado, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado, United States |
| Area | 20,536 acres (8,311 ha) |
| Established | 1911 |
| Coordinates | 39.0425° N, 108.6860° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument is a National Park Service unit near the city of Grand Junction, Colorado. Sheer-walled canyons cut deep into sandstone and granite–gneiss–schist rock formations. This is an area of desert land high on the Colorado Plateau, with pinyon and juniper forests on the plateau. The park hosts a wide range of wildlife, including red-tailed hawks, golden eagles, ravens, jays, desert bighorn sheep, and coyotes. Activities include hiking, horseback riding, road bicycling, and scenic drives; a visitor center on the west side contains a natural history museum and gift shop.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) · Grand Junction, United States · 10.2 miles away
- Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) · Montrose, United States · 56.3 miles away
- Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) · Moab, United States · 60.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Colorado
Frequently asked questions
Where is Colorado National Monument?
Colorado National Monument is in Colorado, United States (39.0425° N, 108.6860° W).
When was Colorado National Monument established?
Colorado National Monument was established in 1911, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Colorado National Monument?
Colorado National Monument covers 20,536 acres (8,311 ha).
Does Colorado National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes — Colorado National Monument has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/colm/ — Official park page.