My wife had seen information on Monument Rocks Natural Landmark and we had tried to visit on a previous trip across Kansas but got some bad directions and ended up on dirt road 20 miles before we were supposed to get to Monument Rocks. This time, we planned better and took the Oakley exit from I-70 and followed route 83 south out of Oakley to Jayhawk Road. From the interesection of 83 and Jayhawk, it is about 7 miles on well maintained dirt/gravel roads - a pretty easy drive. There are two main groups of rock formations - one on either side of the road. We spent a good 30-45 minutes walking around and exploring the formations. NOTE - Mounment Rocks is on PRIVATE PROPERTY but the owners allow access to the sites - so please be respecctful of the Rocks to ensure continued access. ALSO NOTE - this is a totally rustic site and there are NO FACILITIES of any kind. The rock formations are incredible and are so totally out of place on the plains of Kansas. It's a good 30-40 minutes from I-70 via route 83, but, if you have the time, a visit is definitely worth the detour. We exited the site by continuing to the south rather that back-tracking the way we came in. It's about 7-8 miles of dirt/gravel road (well maintained) to exit via Dakota Road back onto route 83 at the southern end of the site. read more

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An amazing rock formation in Kansas, a definite must see pit stop! We went with our dogs and it truly felt otherworldly. Beautiful! read more

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Interesting geologic formations, particularly since they are found in Kansas. Probably a one-off excursion for most, but worthwhile if you find yourself nearby. read more

A cool little spot out in the middle of nowhere Kansas. I wouldn't go out of your way to come here, but if your "passing through" it's definitely worth a stop. read more

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I think my rating would have been a lot higher if we had actually made it to the formations. And maybe we didn't follow the correct directions! But GPS took us down this really long dirt road...they said it was about 13 miles. I knew from other reviews (here and other places online) that said this was on private property but open to the public. Well about 3 miles down this dirt road, we came to an impasse. A herd of cattle blocked the road and said, YOU SHALL NOT PASS! LOL. Since we were in the middle of nowhere (and not super sure where we were) AND in a rented vehicle, we decided to turn around and find Little Jerusalem. I'm still hoping to one day see this place...hopefully with better directions next time. read more

Monument Rocks - You shall not pass! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me

The people who own the land that this structure is on simply allow visitors to tour it. It was really cool to see and the towns around it are super cute! read more

This place was a stop for us on our cross country RV trip. It's a good 40 minute drive off the highway, so it's not really a quick stop. The formations are pretty cool. There are two different groups of them on either side of the road. We probably spent less than an hour here total. It's not a big area. It's really interesting that the formations are in the middle of no where. There's just completely flat land around. If you're looking for a stop, this one is a good one. I'm not sure it was completely worth it to me, but they are impressive. read more

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Monument Rocks is truly a hidden gem in Kansas. I heard about Monument Rocks on the internet, and just had to stop through on the drive through Kansas -- I'm definitely glad I did! Getting to Monument Rocks isn't too difficult, but be aware that the section of dirt road on the way into it can get fairly muddy if it's rained recently. On a clear day with good weather, I think just about any vehicle could navigate the road (albeit potentially uncomfortably depending on the state of the dirt). We went in an off-road ready truck and it was easy going, but there were crossovers and RVs that had pulled in as well. Monument Rocks itself is a great experience and honestly reminded me of some locations like Zion and Arches National Parks -- except with way less people and you can get much closer to the spectacle! If you happen to be going near this area on I-70, I'd set aside 2 hours and deviate course a bit to check out Monument Rocks! read more

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A truly amazing sight in the flat Kansas prairie It is absolutely worth the side trip off I-70 30 minutes south from the interstate read more

Beautiful rock formation in the middle of the most unlikely place in Kansas. Definitely worth a visit if you like places such as Monument Valley in Utah. read more

Made it just in time for sunset and it was beautiful! Is on private property so not bathrooms read more

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This place is literally in a field, off of a highway in the middle of nothing, in absolutely nowhere Kansas. Kidding! Sort of. It's definitely off of the beaten path. And there is definitely a lot of nothing. Make sure if you go, follow the signs, and NOT the gps. The gps will just take you to the other side of town, to another field, in the middle of nothing. And some of the signs just pop up out of nowhere and are smaller and harder to see. Would I go back? Probably not. Absolutely not. But was it worth going at all? Absolutely! Just make sure you hit the bathroom at the gas station when you get off the exit, or you're screwed if you have to pee. The rocks are listed as the first natural historic landmark in the US. So it's pretty cool to see first hand. It's also a fossil site, but no digging. It's located on private property, and it is a bit of a drive off of the highway. The land owners are gracious enough to keep it open to the public as long as their property is respected. It's usually surrounded by their cattle herd, but when we went they were a bit off in the distance. It is beautiful. And I'm glad to knock it off my travel/bucket list. Not too many people can say they've seen them if they don't live in the area. So if you ever do find yourself in the middle of nowhere Kansas, right near Oakley, check this place out. Completely worth the hassle, train crossing, and long drive. read more

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Beautiful place, though pretty hard to find using GPS. We eventually located it. A friend visited last year and I put it on my bucket list after seeing his great photos. It reminds me of a miniature version of The Badlands, but still gorgeous and awe-inspiring. I love that the cows in adjacent fields are free to roam through here too. Privately owned and free to all, which is refreshing. A must see! read more

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One of the 8 wonders of Kansas. On my solo road trip, I debated if I should stop by here because it is off the beaten path and then I thought I might not have the chance to come this way again. I am glad I did go to see this wonder. It is located on the western edge of Gove County. I was on my way from Colorado to Topeka, KS. Monument Rocks, a series of large, heavily sculpted chalk monoliths, sometimes referred to as the Chalk Pyramids. The site has been designated as a National Natural Landmark. The history was that the chalk was deposited during the Cretaceous Period of geologic history, about 80 million years ago, when the central interior of the U.S. was covered by a seaway. As I recall, it is on a private property but the landowners are amenable to visitors and there is no special permission is required. The drive was less than 20 miles from busy Interstate 70, and they are perfect for a short side trip.  It was peaceful and great opportunity for photo stop. There is no camping, bathroom or anything like that. read more

Monument Rocks - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me

beautiful natural rock formations in quiet area with no one for miles around. We came here on our road trip across country and we were the only ones here. One thing to note: you drive about 10-15 miles on unsaved roads to get here. read more

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such a cool site!! really in the middle of nowhere, but you can drive right up to landmark and see everything with no hike at all! very unique structure that contrasts greatly with the rest of the kansas terrain. cool picture opportunity! read more

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Good place, not a good drive for a sedan. This is one of those landmarks that God says let's do something against natural explanations.

Really off the beaten path make sure to use restroom..... beautiful. Even the toddler && kindergartener enjoyed. So glad we made the stop read more

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If you like the unusual this one is for you. This place is about a half an hour south of Oakley, via Highway 83 and Jayhawk road. It's on private land and although there is no fee to visit it is easy to find following abundant signage. If you visit either early or late in the day the shadows and angles are fantastic. Jayhawk road is a well maintained dirt road, easy accessed by 2wd vehicles in good weather. A great way to break up the excitement of counting grain silos on I-70 or Highway 40 and give the kids a chance to burn off some energy. read more

Okay, so we are driving from PA to CO and going through Kansas. My husband says: look on Yelp and see if there is anything to do around here. AROUND HERE?!?!?!?!?! SERIOUSLY, we are in the middle of NOWHERE land! I found the Monument Rocks reviewed by others. So we thought: why not? We were driving a 38 foot motor home and half way there we thought we were CRAZY!!! But: we made it and it was truly worth the very scary drive out. They were grating the roads and there was at least five foot ditches very close on both sides of the road. Otherwise, we would have been fine in our RV. A true gem: GO!!! read more

Not necessarily worth a long drive to see, if you are in the area it is most definitely worth it. I spent about an hour walking around these impressive pillars, taking pictures. read more