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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Florissant, Colorado
Giant petrified redwood stumps and exceptionally preserved fossils.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Volcanic ash buried an ancient lake bed here, preserving insects, leaves and fish in detail. Short loop trails take you past stumps taller than a person, and a historic homestead sits in the grounds.
Good to know
- Check the NPS alerts page for hours
- Combine with Mueller State Park nearby
- Best time
- Anytime
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Paved road, easy trails
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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