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The Fossil Beds offer an interesting and thorough view of the past, offering several guided tours to educate its 60,000 annual visitors. The beds are a result of a volcanic eruption that took place onsite some 30 million years ago. Lava filled the region, and when it cooled, plants and animals remained trapped and preserved.

Today, thousands of examples of primitive plants and wildlife are on display as a sort of prehistoric time capsule. The beds can be viewed best from trails traversing the park. On the way, you will also notice petrified trees, stunning rock formations, and beautiful Colorado wildflowers.

There are no onsite campgrounds, but the area has several lodging options. Try one of the many western style ranches for a distinctive, interesting experience.


   

Hotel NameCheap RateDistance(miles)
Country Lodge 89.0011.1
Candlewood Suite Gds Test 0.0015.5
Crowne Plaza Gds Test 0.0015.5
Intercontinental Gds Test 0.0015.5
Staybridge Suite Gds Test 0.0015.5
The Cliff House Hotel At Pikes 116.0020.0
Americas Best Value Inn 69.3020.5
Eagle Motel 69.0020.7
Best Western Skyway Inn Suites 71.1021.0
Silver Saddle Motel 51.3021.2
Days Inn Manitou Springs 72.0021.4
Rodeway Inn Manitou Springs 55.0021.4
Rodeway Inn Manitou Springs 73.5021.4
Comfort Inn Manitou Springs 84.0421.5
Rainbow Lodge And Inn 65.0021.8
Rainbow Lodge And Inn 65.0022.3
Garden Of The Gods Club 129.0022.5
Spurs N Lace 77.5022.8
Travelodge Colorado Springs 39.0922.9
Towneplace Stes Marriott Color 89.0023.1
Motel 6 Colorado Springs 43.9924.1
Cheyenne Canon Inn 105.0024.2
Quality Inn And Suites Garden 59.9924.2
Super 8 Colorado Springs 55.0224.2
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs 107.0024.3
Di Colorado Springs Garden God 37.5924.4
Super 8 Colorado Springs Co 53.0124.4
La Quinta Garden Of The Gods 59.0024.5
Marriott Colorado Springs 99.0024.5
Americas Best Value Inn And Su 45.0024.6
Hyatt Summerfield Colorado Spg 89.0024.7
Clarion Hotel And Conf Center 84.0024.9
Quality Suites Downtown 89.0024.9
The Broadmoor 240.0024.9
The Inn At Palmer Divide 125.0024.9
Crestwood Suites Of Colorado S 54.9925.1
Esa Colorado Springs-west 59.9925.1
Antlers Hilton Colorado Springs 0.0025.2
Comfort Inn North 73.6025.2
Embassy Suite Hotel Colorado Springs 0.0025.2
Fairfield Inn Af Acad Marriott 90.0025.2
Holiday Inn Ex Stes Co Springs 91.1725.2
Staybridge Suites Air Force 108.0025.2
Econo Lodge Downtown 49.9925.3
Embassy Suites Colorado Spring 129.0025.3
Fairfield Inn N Stes Marriott 84.0025.3
Hampton Co Spg Central Af Acy 80.1025.3
Hilton Antlers Colorado Spring 99.0025.3
Microtel Inn And Suites Colora 63.4325.3
Apollo Park Executive Suites 70.0025.5
Howard Johnson Express Inn C 31.5225.7
Sleep Inn North Academy 64.9925.7
Comfort Suites North Academy 84.0025.8
Rodeway Inn And Suites 44.9925.8
Travelodge Colorado Springs 53.9925.8
Travelodge South 44.9925.8
Best Western The Academy Hotel 79.0025.9
Drury Inn Colorado Springs 74.9925.9
Drury Inn Pikes Peak 69.9925.9
Sundance Mountain Lodge 69.0025.9
Super 8 Cos Afa Area 43.1925.9
Academy Inn 99.0026.0
Cheyenne Canon Inn 105.0026.1
Howard Johnson Colorado Spring 48.5326.1
Cheyenne Mountain Resort 212.8526.2
Candlewood Suites Colorado 77.0026.4
Hampton Ste Co Spgs Afa I25 N 75.6826.4
Residence Inn North Marriott 89.0026.4
Oakwood At Bella Springs 0.0026.5
Courtyard Marriott Co Springs 79.0026.6
Hilton Garden Inn Cos Springs 75.0526.6
Homewood Ste Colorado Spring N 98.2026.7
Comfort Inn South 79.0027.2
Doubletree Colorado Springs 89.0027.2
Best Western Executive Inn 55.9627.3
Days Inn Colorado Springs 43.9927.3
Fairfield Inn N Stes Marriiott 79.0027.4
La Quinta I S Airport South 62.0027.4
Residence Inn Marriott South 103.6027.4
Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs 84.0027.5
Hampton Ste Colorado I 25 S 99.0027.5
Days Inn Colorado Springs 49.9927.6
S8 Colorado Springs South 49.9927.6
Oakwood At Village At Westmead 0.0027.7
Residence Col Spgs Central 104.0028.4
Crossland Col Springs-airport 39.9928.7
Satellite Hotel 57.0028.9
Ra Limited Colorado Spring Air 47.2029.2


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Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Wilkerson Pass, CO Partly Cloudy May 18 2011, 4:37 am MDT 28.0 F 80% 15.6 Miles Wind: 3
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Air Force Academy, CO Fair May 22 2011, 10:55 pm MDT 46.0 F 85% 25.4 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill: 43 F (6 C)
Colorado Springs, CO Fair May 22 2011, 10:54 pm MDT 54.0 F 62% 30.9 Miles Wind: 0
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Fort Carson/Butts, CO Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 10:55 pm MDT 53.0 F 61% 31.7 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill: 51 F (11 C)
Elbert Mountain, CO Fair May 22 2011, 9:53 pm MDT 46.0 F 76% 40.5 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill: 44 F (7 C)
Central Colorado Regional Airport, CO Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 10:55 pm MDT 46.0 F 66% 45.5 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill: 43 F (6 C)