Monarch Ski Area

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,801 ft
Elevation

Monarch Ski Area is located near the summit of Monarch Pass just 20 miles west of Salida, CO. The area is operated under Special Use Permit with the US Forest Service in Salida, CO.

For more information, visit the Monarch Ski area website at: www.skimonarch.com

Getting there

38.51307, -106.33025 · 38°30'47.1"N 106°19'48.9"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in2.82.62.83.12.00.81.92.01.71.82.02.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Monarch Ski Area

Can you reserve a site at Monarch Ski Area?
No. Monarch Ski Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Monarch Ski Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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