Monument · Cortez, Colorado
Four Corners Monument
The only point in the United States where four states meet: Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, on Navajo Nation land.
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About Four Corners Monument
The Four Corners Monument marks the only point in the United States where the boundaries of four states meet: Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. It is on Navajo Nation land, near Ute Mountain Ute tribal lands, on a desert plain about 65 km from Cortez.
At the center, a granite and bronze disk marks the meeting point, and visitors often pose with a hand or foot in each state. Around it, panels display the flags and information about the states and the Navajo and Ute peoples, and Navajo artisans sell jewelry, pottery, and food from booths.
The monument is managed by the Navajo Nation Parks Department, which charges an entrance fee.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From half an hour to an hour.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat in summer and the photo lines.
How to get there
By car, about 65 km southwest of Cortez on Highway 160.
Tip
The monument is on Navajo Nation land, which may have different hours and time zone from Colorado: check operating hours on the website before you go.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Four Corners Monument
Where is Four Corners?
On Navajo Nation land, about 65 km from Cortez, at the point where Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico meet.
Do you have to pay to visit Four Corners?
Yes, entry is charged by the Navajo Nation Parks Department.
What is at the Four Corners monument besides the marker?
Panels about the four states and the peoples of the region, and Navajo food and craft stalls.

