Bring water, food and snacks when you visit Four Corners Monument on Trail of the Ancients.
The Four Corners Monument is located 38 miles from Cortez at the junction of the states of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. From Cortez, take Highway 160/491 Southwest.
The Park is open March through August from 7 AM to 8 PM daily. From September through February the hours are 8 AM to 5 PM daily. The Monument is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years day. Entry into the Park is $3 per person, with ages 6 and under free. No National Park passes, credit cards, or checks are accepted.
Picnic tables and self-contained restrooms are available. Bring water, food, snacks, hand wipes and extra toiletries when visiting. The area is very remote, with no running water, no electricity, and no public telephones. Services and accommodations are available in Cortez. Vendors sell traditional foods and handmade arts and crafts at the Monument. The Four Corners Monument if handicapped accessible.
If you choose the 1/2 day tour at the Ute Tribal Park, you may want to combine your visit with a stop at the Four Corners Monument.
