CHIMNEY ROCK
-- ABOUT US --
The Chimney Rock Interpretive Program is managed and staffed by the USDA Forest Service and the Chimney Rock Interpretive Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
 The Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest supports the Chimney Rock Interpretive Program through administration, office space and facility maintenance. Law enforcement, resource management and protection are the responsibility of the Forest Service, which coordinates Chimney Rock activities with Native American tribes and approves the content, media, and implementation of the Interpretive Program.
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Chimney Rock Interpretive Program
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide for members of the general public who visit Chimney Rock Archaeological Area an enjoyable and educational experience, which is sensitive to native cultures and to assist the Forest Service in protecting the site. In pursuit of these goals, we shall conduct informed tours of the site, display artifacts as they become available, provide educational materials for sale and present historical seminars and exhibits when possible.
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 The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association, Inc. operates the Chimney Rock Interpretive Program through a special-use permit with the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. Volunteer association tour guides serve almost 11,000 visitors each season, on four two-hour walking tours each day, seven days a week, from May 15 to September 30, as well as greeting another 4,000 visitors at the visitor center. The program's operating funds come from tour fees, donations, and sales at the gift shop. CRIA workers also arrange for and provide their own training in interpretation, guiding and visitor service needs, and safety. The program has served almost 100,000 visitors since its beginnings in 1988.
Each season, the Chimney Rock Interpretive Association provides free tours to local schools. Between 300 and 500 elementary, middle, high, and home school students, as well as scouting, other youth groups, and Indian cultural group students from northern New Mexico and southern Colorado communities visit each year. CRIA volunteers work with the schools to provide pre- and post-tour educational material for the students. Numerous public programs are given to community service groups, schools, and professional groups off-site at no charge.
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Hours of Operation: In-Season May 15 - September 30, Daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Guided Walking Tour Schedule: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
Location: 3 miles South of Hwy 160 on Hwy 151 (map)
Mailing Address: Chimney Rock Interpretive Program, P.O. Box 1662, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone: (970)883-5359 Visitor's Cabin In-season, (970)264-2287 Leave Message Off-season
E-mail: chimneyrock@chimneyrockco.org
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