Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
About the Business
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is a park and tourist attraction located in Colorado, United States. Designated by Presidential Proclamation on June 9, 2000, this 174,000-acre monument contains the highest known archaeological site density in the United States, with well-preserved evidence of Native American cultures. Visitors can explore villages, cliff dwellings, petroglyphs, and more, with over 8,300 recorded sites reflecting past human life. The monument, located in the Four Corners region of Colorado, is just 50 miles west of Durango and 12 miles west of Mesa Verde National Park. The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is a great starting point for visitors to learn more about this cultural landscape. Whether you're interested in history, archaeology, or outdoor recreation, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument offers a unique and educational experience for all ages.
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Location & Phone number
Montezuma and Dolores counties, CO, United States
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Great facility with lots to offer and the museum as well as a nice gift shop. Has a nice paved trail that leads to an overlook of the reservoir as well as a Pueblo structure. Highly recommend stopping."
"If there were 10 stars to rate this incredible place/ experience, I would not hesitate! To walk the same place where the ancients walked;:you can almost feel them. I've been here several times and am excited to return each time we go. The drive in is like being in an old painting....cliffs, caves, canyons, colors! Be prepared for hot days with lots of water, a hat, and sunscreen. If you bring your dog, keep in mind the rocks get extremely HOT on the paws!!!"
"We spent a day at COTA. Our first stop was a check-in at the Visitor Center in Delores which was excellent. One of the staff introduced us to the Monument, asked us how we wanted to spend our time, and proceeded to point out numerous options for our visit. His guidance was helpful since the Monument is huge and moving around it time consuming and challenging. We visited Lowry and Sand Canyon Pueblos, and tried (but failed) to get down the unimproved road to Painted Hand Pueblo, but we still enjoyed the adventure. We did venture down an unimproved road that took us to a fabulous canyon overlook and had ourselves lunch right there. It was perfect in every way! Special Note: If you find any pottery shards please leave them for future visitors to enjoy. “Take only photos, leave only footprints” applies here."
"An amazing and beautiful expanse. My wife and I were RVing across the county and chose Canyons of the Ancients for a hike with our dog. We enjoyed a moderate to strenuous hike with beauty and amazement all around. Take your digital camera and just start clicking...... You CAN'T take a bad picture lol!!!!! ☺️ There are trails and walking, running, biking are available on the trails. Spectacular views from every part of the park. We highly recommend you visit."
"Free range less restricted more adventurous feeling than your average monument park. We hike the painted hand trail to the tower and petroglyphs. It was a very easy hike to the "view point". From there it's down a slightly challenging bluff for the kids. Overall great experience."
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