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Situated high on the Colorado Plateau, Colorado National Monument is famous for its remarkable vistas of cliffs, spires, and deep, red-rock canyons which visitors can enjoy by car or bicycle on the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive.

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Nearby Parks Around Colorado

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Arches

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Black Canyon

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Canyonlands

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Mesa Verde

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147.3 mi away

Capitol Reef

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189.9 mi away

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Colorado

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3.5 mi away

James M. Robb - Colorado River Fruita Section State Park

With the Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument, Fruita boasts an array of outdoor activity.

4.0 mi away

Colorado National Monument

Situated high on the Colorado Plateau, Colorado National Monument is famous for its remarkable vistas of cliffs, spires, and deep, red-rock canyons which visitors can enjoy by car or bicycle on the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive.

7.8 mi away

Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

This impressive 512-mile journey loops through the Western Slope before crossing state lines over to Utah.

13.3 mi away

Highline Lake State Park

Water lovers unite here for an array of activity including paddle boarding, swimming and water skiing.

16.4 mi away

Colorado Riverfront Trail

This well-connected trail is a great jumping off point for exploring the best sights of Mesa County.

17.0 mi away

James M. Robb - Colorado River Corn Lake Section State Park

Corn Lake offers a wide array of activities; the network of trails here can be accessed near the river, and fishing is permitted as well.