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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in El Paso County

El Paso County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in El Paso County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 23, 2025

Three Graces rock formation — Garden of the Gods Park

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The Three Graces are a fragile-looking rock formation adjacent from Montezuma's Tower. Comprised of three, thin sandstone fins next to each other, the Three Graces are a worthy place to …

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Pikes Peak summit

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Pikes Peak is the tallest summit in the southern Front Range, standing at 14,115 feet. It's one of the most iconic 14ers in all of Colorado. At the summit, you'll …

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North Gateway Rock and Plaque

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North Gateway Rock is one of the most prominent features in Garden of the Gods. This towering sandstone fin is where the famous "Kissing Camels" formation is located (they are …

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Siamese Twins rock formation

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On closer inspection you will find that these two rocks seem attached like Siamese sisters. A very nice natural curiosity.

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Paint Mines Interpretive Park

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The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is one of the hidden gems of El Paso County. Just under an hour from downtown Colorado Springs, the Paint Mines Interpretive Park is a …

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Kissing Camels Rock Formation

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From this spot, you can easily see the famous Kissing Camels rock formations. Its distinct shape closely resembles two camels in a kissing pose, thanks to an opening in the …

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Keyhole Rock (Sleeping Giant)

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Keyhole, or Sleeping Giant, Rock is a long sandstone rock formation south of the main Garden area. From this spot, which is slightly higher than the main Garden area, you …

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Garden of the Gods

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The garden's red rock formations were created during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line millions of years ago. Archaeological evidence shows that prehistoric people visited Garden of the …

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South Gateway Rock

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South Gateway Rock, along with its sister-formation North Gateway Rock, dominates the landscape of the central Garden of the Gods area. From this spot you get great views of this …

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Twin Spires

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The Twin Spires are two short towers in-between the iconic North and South Gateway Rocks in the center of Garden of the Gods. One unique feature of the Twin Spires …

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