What Is Dinosaur National Monument?
Dinosaur National Monument preserves both the canyons of the Green and Yampa Rivers, and one of the world’s most spectacular deposits of Jurassic fossils!
What Makes It Beautiful?
On the Colorado side, you’ll get to enjoy sweeping views of desert landscape and river-carved canyons! It’s also a river rafting destination, so you might want to check out the Gates of Lodore in the north part of the park! On the Utah side, you’ll be astounded by the well preserved fossils of over 500 dinosaurs and so many more smaller fossils! See some of the bones that shaped our dino culture, like camarosaurus and allosaurus, and enjoy the rich colors of the surrounding landscape!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Volunteer at Dinosaur National Monument!
- Donate to Dinosaur National Monument!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
How Do I Get There?
Canyon Visitor Center
- 4545 US-40
Dinosaur, CO 81610
Lodore Ranger Station
- Co Rd 34
Maybell, CO 81640
Quarry Exhibit Hall
- 11625 E 1500 S
Jensen, UT 84035
When Should I Visit the Park?
The Quarry Exhibit hall is open daily, except on major holidays, from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM! On the Colorado side, the visitor centers have the same hours, but the roads and trails are closed October 13 through May 1!
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