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.
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $10 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Per Person: $10
- HoursThe Visitor Center open seven days a week. 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
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
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- Contact 7197483253 · flfo_information@nps.gov
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.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Barksdale Pic Area Trail, Barksdale Picnic Area Trail, Boulder Creek Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
The Visitor Center open seven days a week. 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
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Shelf Road Sites
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Seep Springs OHV Area
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.