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National Monument · CO

Colorado National Monument

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Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 9:57 PM ET

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Year-round Fire Restrictions in Effect

Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle. Fireworks and wood fires are always prohibited. Charcoal fires only allowed in designated grills. Visit our Fire Safety page for more info.

Last updated by NPS: Sep 4, 2026 · NPS alert source

Weather alerts (National Weather Service)

Severe · NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 24 at 11:39AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

From Oct 24, 1:39 PM ET until Oct 25, 2:00 PM ET · Area: Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Four Corners/Upper Dolores

Severe · NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 4:09PM MDT until October 25 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

From Oct 23, 6:09 PM ET until Oct 25, 12:00 PM ET · Area: Mesa, CO; Montrose, CO; Grand, UT

About this site

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.

Type
National Monument
State
Colorado
Address
1750 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO 81521

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