Information
Winter Hours Begin September 14
Winter Operating Hours in effect September 14, 2026: the visitor center is open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Posted or updated Sep 7, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
National Monument
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a National Monument in Colorado. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $10.
Colorado National Monument America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 2 information.
Information
Florissant Fossil Beds has moved to cashless fee collection
Entrance fees and pass purchases must be made with a credit/debit card or payment app on a mobile device. Electronic payment reduces transaction times, saves money, and improves accountability.
Posted or updated Dec 28, 2023 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Entrance fees and passes
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument charges an entrance fee for each individual age 16 and up. Children ages 15 or under are admitted free.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Per Person | $10 | $10 per adult (age 16 or older). Admission is good for 7 days. Children ages 15 or under are admitted free. Buy online |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $35 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
Things to do
Hiking the Geologic Trail
This 1.2 mile trail highlights over a billion years of geologic history of the Florissant valley.
30-60 Minutes Fee applies
Hiking the Petrified Forest Loop
Take a self-guided, one mile hike and see some of the biggest petrified tree stumps in the world.
30-60 Minutes Year-round Fee applies
Hiking the Ponderosa Loop Trail
Take a stroll on a short, easy trail through a peaceful Ponderosa pine forest and learn about the area's natural history. The highlight of the trail is a modern Ponderosa pine tree growing out of a petrified redwood tree stump.
10-30 Minutes Year-round Fee applies
See all 3 things to do in Florissant Fossil Beds →
Activities the NPS lists for Florissant Fossil Beds.
AstronomyStargazingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramSnowshoeingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
The Visitor Center is closed Mondays and Tuesdays during the winter season beginning September 14, 2026. Check the Visitor Center hours section for more information.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Weather: Winter months - average high 40 degrees F; average low 5 degrees F; Summer months - average high 75 degrees F; average low 40 degrees F;
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 7197483253
- [email protected]
- Address
- 15807 Teller County Road 1, Florissant, CO 80816
- Coordinates
- 38.9126, -105.2803· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 7197483253 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/flfo/index.htm
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