Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
108 nearby · 29 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
2 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationWinter Hours Begin September 14Winter Operating Hours in effect September 14, 2026: the visitor center is open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
- InformationFlorissant Fossil Beds has moved to cashless fee collectionEntrance 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.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $10 per person
- Near the park
- 108 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 29 sitesWithin 25 mi
- Annual pass
- $35Florissant Fossil Beds only
Where to camp
Camping near the park 108
- Aerial viewCampground
Prospector Ridge Walk-In Campground
5.2 mi · Midland, CO
- Aerial viewRV Park
Travel Port Campground
5.3 mi · Florissant, CO
Free and dispersed nearby 29
See them on the map- Camp siteFlorissant, CO4.4 mi
- Camp siteFlorissant, CO7.9 mi
- Camp siteFlorissant, CO10 mi
- Camp siteWestcreek, CO11 mi
- Camp siteWestcreek, CO13 mi
- Camp siteWestcreek, CO13 mi
Services nearby: 3 dump stations
About Florissant Fossil Beds
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo
Things to do
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
Plan your visit
Getting there
Visitors traveling north/south on I-25: Exit at US 24 West, travel 35 miles to town of Florissant, then follow signs two miles south on Teller County Road 1 to the Visitor Center. Visitors traveling from town of Cripple…
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;
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Per person$10
- Florissant Fossil Beds annual pass$35
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. 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.
Getting there
Visitors traveling north/south on I-25: Exit at US 24 West, travel 35 miles to town of Florissant, then follow signs two miles south on Teller County Road 1 to the Visitor Center. Visitors traveling from town of Cripple Creek: Follow Teller County Road 1 north for 16 miles.
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;
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