Monument Rocks
Monument Rocks (also Chalk Pyramids) are a series of large chalk formations in Gove County, Kansas, rich in fossils.
A park & preserve, 18 mi northeast of Beaver Township
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Scott City, 23 miles south. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 20" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Summers are hot
July highs run 92–92°, and about 67 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 76–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Beaver Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Monument Rocks
Monument Rocks (also Chalk Pyramids) are a series of large chalk formations in Gove County, Kansas, rich in fossils. The formations were the first landmark in Kansas chosen by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Natural Landmark. The chalk formations reach a height of up to 70 ft (21 m) and include formations such as buttes and arches. The carbonate deposits were laid down during the Cretaceous Period in what was then the Western Interior Seaway, which split the continent of North America into two landmasses. They are estimated to have been formed 80 million years ago.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Listed
- National Natural Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 17K a year
Where to stay near Monument Rocks
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Beaver Township (4) and Oakley Township (4).
Beaver Township
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
230 people
18 mi southwest of Monument Rocks
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Monument Rocks | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Township | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 4 4 campgrounds | 230 | $153K | — |
| Oakley Township | 18 mi north | 25 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 motels | 2,096 | $121K | — |
| Scott City | 23 mi south | 35 min | 7 2 hotels · 4 motels · 1 RV park | 3,855 | $162K | B |
| Oakley | 23 mi north | 35 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 motels | 1,974 | $120K | — |
| Dighton Township | 29 mi southeast | 45 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,101 | $141K | — |
| Grinnell Township | 20 mi north | 30 min | 1 1 hotel | 389 | $111K | — |
| Dighton | 27 mi southeast | 40 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 922 | — | — |
| South Randall Township | 28 mi north | 45 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 206 | $340K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Monument Rocks
Other well-known places within 58 miles.
58 mi
Photo credits
Lee Richardson Zoo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Monument Rocks
What town is Monument Rocks near?
Beaver Township, KS, about 18 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Monument Rocks?
May and September, with highs of 76–82°.
What is the closest airport to Monument Rocks?
Garden City Regional (GCK), about 60 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 212 miles.
Where should I stay near Monument Rocks?
Beaver Township (18 mi, 4 places to stay), Oakley Township (18 mi, 4 places to stay) and Scott City (23 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from people in Beaver Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.