Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
One of the main reasons to visit the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is to learn about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and the contributions they made to the United States Army. Visitors can take a guided tour of the site, which includes the Colonel Charles Young House and Museum. The museum showcases the life and career of Colonel Young and his role in the Buffalo Soldiers, as well as the history of African American soldiers in the United States Army.
Other points of interest at the monument include the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Trail, which is a one-mile hiking trail that loops through the monument and provides visitors with scenic views of the surrounding area. The trail is also a popular spot for birdwatching, as the monument is home to a variety of bird species.
Interesting facts about the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument include that it is the only national monument dedicated to the Buffalo Soldiers, and that Colonel Young's house is the first and only home owned by an African American to be designated as a National Historic Landmark.
The best time of year to visit the monument is during the spring and fall, when the weather is mild and the colors of the surrounding foliage are at their most vibrant. The monument is open year-round, however, and visitors can also enjoy winter activities such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
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5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
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| Camp Stonybrook | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
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Points of interest
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
What can I do at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
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