Colorado Points of Interest
Garden Park - Cleveland Quarry
The Garden Park Cleveland Quarry in the Upper Arkansas watershed of Colorado is a popular destination for fossil enthusiasts. The quarry was discovered in the late 1800s and has since yielded thousands of fossils, including some of the earliest dinosaurs to roam the Earth. Visitors can hike through the quarry and see the exposed layers of rock that contain these ancient fossils. Some of the most notable fossils found at the quarry include the Stegosaurus, Allosaurus, and Camarasaurus.
In addition to the fossils, the Garden Park Cleveland Quarry offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. The area is known for its rugged terrain and stunning vistas, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors to the quarry can also learn about the history of the area and the important role it played in the development of paleontology as a science. Overall, the Garden Park Cleveland Quarry is a unique and fascinating destination that offers something for everyone, from history buffs to nature lovers. Get driving directions.
In addition to the fossils, the Garden Park Cleveland Quarry offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. The area is known for its rugged terrain and stunning vistas, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors to the quarry can also learn about the history of the area and the important role it played in the development of paleontology as a science. Overall, the Garden Park Cleveland Quarry is a unique and fascinating destination that offers something for everyone, from history buffs to nature lovers. Get driving directions.
Points of Interest
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Bottomless Pit Observation Site |
Garden Park - Cleveland Quarry |
Twelve Rec Site |
Nearby Camping
Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Wildhorn | 9 | 8,856 ft | |||
Mueller State Park | 90 | 9,313 ft | |||
Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park | Numerous | 6,160 ft | |||
South Meadows | 64 | 7,897 ft | |||
Colorado | 81 | 7,806 ft | |||
Blue Mountain | 21 | 8,079 ft | |||
Painted Rocks | 18 | 7,836 ft | |||
Oak Creek | 15 | 7,649 ft | |||
Ophir Creek | 31 | 8,884 ft | |||
The Crags | 17 | 10,120 ft | |||
Happy Meadows | 8 | 7,879 ft |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
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Turkey Creek Ab Teller Res Near Stone City
USGS 07099230 |
0 cfs |
Beaver Creek Above Highway 115 Near Penrose
USGS 07099060 |
57 cfs |
Arkansas River At Parkdale
USGS 07094500 |
985 cfs |
Grape Creek Near Westcliffe
USGS 07095000 |
21 cfs |
Arkansas River At Canon City
USGS 07096000 |
862 cfs |
Cotton Creek Near Mineral Hot Springs
USGS 08226700 |
8 cfs |