Operating Hours & Seasons

Know Before You Go - Double Check Unofficial Site Info

External sites and apps, like Google Maps or Apple Maps, are not controlled by us and can't be fixed easily. Therefore, they often have incorrect or outdated visitor center hours. Always check your destination park's NPS.gov website or the handy official NPS App for accurate, up-to-date information!

 

A park ranger lowers the flag as the visitor center closes for the day.

NPS Photo

Visitor Center and Museum

Summer Hours

Daily from May 20 until Sept 30: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m (Mountain time zone)

Winter Hours

Daily from Oct 1 until May 19: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (Mountain time zone)

Visitor Center Holiday Closures

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

Trails

The monument's two trails, the Daemonelix and the Fossil Hills Trails, are open year-round from sunrise to sunset.