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Browns Canyon

United States

Browns Canyon

LocationUnited States
RegionColorado
TypeNational Monument
Coordinates38.7500°, -106.1000°
Established2015
Area86.5
Nearest CitySalida (8 mi)
Major CityColorado Springs (85 mi)
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About Browns Canyon

Browns Canyon National Monument protects a spectacular stretch of the Arkansas River and surrounding canyon lands in south-central Colorado. The monument is renowned for its world-class whitewater rafting, diverse wildlife, and stunning geological formations. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service, it preserves critical habitat for bighorn sheep, elk, and over 200 bird species. The area features dramatic granite cliffs, sagebrush valleys, and pristine river ecosystems.