Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Florissant, CO
Giant petrified redwood stumps and fine fossil insects in a mountain meadow west of Pikes Peak. Short trails from the visitor center on Teller County 1.
- Nearest town
- Florissant, CO
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 38.9140, -105.2860
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Grouse Mountain CampgroundMotorhome stopover6 mi from Florissant Fossil Beds National MonumentMotorhomesElectricity
- Spruce Grove campgroundCampsite18 mi from Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Banks CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Sand Gulch CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Garden of the Gods RV ResortMotorhome stopover22 mi from Florissant Fossil Beds National MonumentMotorhomes
- Foot of the Rockies RV ResortMotorhome stopover24 mi from Florissant Fossil Beds National MonumentMotorhomes
All campsites in Colorado · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is in Florissant, CO, at GPS 38.9140, -105.2860. It is about 13 mi from Cripple Creek.
Can you camp near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Travel Port Campground, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 66 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pikes Peak, Cripple Creek and the Royal Gorge.
What is there to see near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pikes Peak Summit (14 mi), Garden of the Gods (23 mi), Royal Gorge Bridge (31 mi) and Mount Blue Sky (50 mi).
When is the best time to visit Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)