Four Corners Monument
The Four Corners Monument marks the quadripoint in the Southwestern United States where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet. Find it 23 mi southwest of Towaoc. Worth the trip, Shiprock is 24 mi off.
A landmark, 23 mi southwest of Towaoc
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Cortez, 35 miles northeast. Where to stay ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 65K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 95% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 74–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
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Four Corners Monument
The Four Corners Monument marks the quadripoint in the Southwestern United States where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet. It is the only point in the United States shared by four states, leading to the area being named the Four Corners region. The monument also marks the boundary between two sovereign Native American governments, the Navajo Nation, which maintains the monument as a tourist attraction, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Reservation.
- Type
- Landmark
- Elevation
- 4,879 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 65K a year
Bases for Four Corners Monument
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Cortez (27) and Bluff (12).
Cortez
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
9,126 people
35 mi northeast of Four Corners Monument
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Four Corners Monument | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez | 35 mi northeast | 55 min | 27 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 9,126 | $273K | D |
| Bluff 27% vacation homes | 36 mi northwest | 55 min | 12 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 252 | $402K | — |
| Towaoc | 23 mi northeast | 35 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,078 | $426K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Four Corners Monument
These well-known sights sit within 69 miles.
Big draw35 mi National ParkMesa Verde National Park463K visitors a year
124 mi MountainShiprock
34 mi Ancient siteCliff Palace
64 mi National MonumentCanyon de Chelly National Monument341K visitors a year
68 mi Park & preserveBears Ears National Monument
67 mi Scenic railwayDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
227 mi National MonumentHovenweep National Monument27K visitors a year
59 mi National MonumentAztec Ruins National Monument39K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Mesa Verde National Park: Elaine from Sheffield, England, CC BY 2.0 · Shiprock: Bowie Snodgrass, CC BY 2.0 · Cliff Palace: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Canyon de Chelly National Monument: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bears Ears National Monument: U.S. Geological Surey, Public domain · Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: pixelFire, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hovenweep National Monument: teofilo, CC BY 2.0 · Aztec Ruins National Monument: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Good to know about Four Corners Monument
What town is Four Corners Monument near?
Towaoc, CO, about 23 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Four Corners Monument?
May and September, with highs of 74–80°.
What is the closest airport to Four Corners Monument?
Cortez Municipal (CEZ), about 31 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 192 miles.
Where should I stay near Four Corners Monument?
Cortez (35 mi, 27 places to stay) and Bluff (36 mi, 12 places to stay).
Tips from Towaoc
Ask a question, or answer one, in Towaoc’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.