RT Four Corners Monument

Monument marks the quadripoint in the Southwestern United States where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet

General Information

Hours:

Winter (Oct–Mar): 8:00am to 4:45pm
Spring/Summer (Apr–Sept): 8:00am to ~5:45pm (varies by season)
Closed on major holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

Fees:

Adults (7+): $8 per person
Children 6 and under: Free
Cash or card depending on availability

Pet Policy:

Pets are generally allowed outdoors, but must be controlled and behavior rules may vary on tribal land

Closest cities with hotels:

Teec Nos Pos (10 mi)

Farmington, NM (60 mi)

Seasons:

Spring and fall are best due to moderate temperatures; summer is very hot with little shade, winter is cooler and less crowded

Location:

Four Corners Monument, Teec Nos Pos, AZ

Website:

navajonationparks.org

How to Get There

From Farmington, NM (60 mi): Take US‑64 W to US‑160 W toward Teec Nos Pos, then follow signs for the monument and continue south on access roads leading directly to the site entrance.

Overview

Four Corners Monument marks the only point in the United States where four states meet: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Visitors can stand or sit on a granite and bronze disk with a foot or hand in each state and take part in a long-standing tradition. The monument sits on the Navajo Nation, which runs it as a tourist attraction, and the boundary with the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. Despite its remote spot on the Colorado Plateau, about 40 miles southwest of Cortez, Colorado, it is a popular stop.

What to See

The disk, encircled by the inscription “Here meet in freedom under God four states,” surrounded by state seals and flags of the four states and tribal nations
Navajo and Ute artisans selling crafts, souvenirs and food
An admission fee is charged

The borders were drawn during the Civil War era along lines of latitude and longitude and surveyed from 1868 to 1901. The marker began as a sandstone shaft in 1875, and the monument was rebuilt in 1962, 1992 and 2010.

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