Walk the Petrified Trail Loop to see fossil redwood stumps
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Activities
AstronomyStargazingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramSnowshoeingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
Directions
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.
Get directions →Weather
Winter months - average high 40 degrees F; average low 5 degrees F; Summer months - average high 75 degrees F; average low 40 degrees F;
News
Jul 1, 2026
Florissant Fossil Beds Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Florissant Fossil Beds will move to Stage 2 fire restrictions at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The restrictions are in alignment with multiple state and federal partners to reduce the risk of fire in the region.
May 22, 2026
2026 Summer Night Sky Events
The National Park Service and the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society are excited to offer a series of night sky events at Florissant Fossil Beds this year. An International Dark Sky Park since 2021, Florissant Fossil Beds provides an excellent setting for viewing night sky wonders including the Milky Way, galaxies, planets, comets, satellites, and much more!
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Per Person$10.00