National Monument · Colorado
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado.
Things to do
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horseback Riding
- Junior Ranger Program
- Snowshoeing
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Weather & when to go
Winter months - average high 40 degrees F; average low 5 degrees F; Summer months - average high 75 degrees F; average low 40 degrees F;
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$10 per adult (age 16 or older). Admission is good for 7 days. Children ages 15 or under are admitted free. Fee covers entrance to all areas of the park including visitor center exhibits, film, outdoor exhibit area, hiking trails, picnic areas, Hornbek Homestead, self-guided tours, and ranger programs. Pay ahead of your visit at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/2683.
$10.00
Operating hours
Hours
The Visitor Center open seven days a week. The Visitor Center parking lot gate is locked daily at 4:30 PM. Be sure to park at the Hornbek Homestead if you think your hike may run late - this lot is open 24 hours a day as a designated Dark Sky viewing area.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to visit Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?
- Entrance to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument costs $10.00 (Entrance - Per Person). The America the Beautiful annual pass ($80) covers entry at every NPS site.
- What are the hours at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?
- The Visitor Center open seven days a week. The Visitor Center parking lot gate is locked daily at 4:30 PM. Be sure to park at the Hornbek Homestead if you think your hike may run late - this lot is open 24 hours a day as a designated Dark Sky viewing area.
- Do I need a reservation for Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?
- No timed-entry reservation is currently required to enter Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Campgrounds and permits may still need to be booked separately on Recreation.gov.