Browns Canyon National Monument is a 21,586 acres national monument in Chaffee County, Colorado, that was designated as such by President Barack Obama under the Antiquities Act on February 19, 2015. The site will be centered along the Arkansas River between Buena Vista and Salida. Browns Canyon is the most popular destination for whitewate…
Browns Canyon National Monument is a 21,586 acres national monument in Chaffee County, Colorado, that was designated as such by President Barack Obama under the Antiquities Act on February 19, 2015. The site will be centered along the Arkansas River between Buena Vista and Salida. Browns Canyon is the most popular destination for whitewater rafting in the country, and is also known for its fishing and hiking. The monument will provide habitat protection for bighorn sheep, peregrine falcons, elk, and golden eagles.
Location: Chaffee County, Colorado, USA
Nearest city: Salida, Colorado
Area: 21,586 acres (8,736 ha)
Authorized: February 19, 2015
Governing body: Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service
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