Chimney Rock National Monument

A high-mesa site with self-guided and ranger tours across a landscape rarely crowded. The spires line up with astronomical events, and you can look down on the remains of a communal building from over a thousand years ago.

Good to know

• Gate open 9am-4:30pm; archaeological sites close at 3:15pm
• Card payment only
• Guided tours can be booked on Recreation.gov

Best time

Morning

Open

Mid-May to mid-October

Getting there

Paved highway, hiking at altitude

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Facilities

• Picnic tables
• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.