Browns Canyon National Monument
Browns Canyon National Monument
Browns Canyon National Monument offers multiple access points for paddling and hiking along the Arkansas River.
The Ruby Mountain Recreation Site and Hecla Junction Recreation Site (managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife) feature boat ramps, campgrounds, restrooms, and changing facilities; both require a daily or annual parks pass for parking.
All land access roads are unpaved with hazards, and seasonal closures apply December 1–April 15 and March 15–July 31 to protect wildlife habitat.
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