NPS / Jake McFee 
USGS Store America the Beautiful Access PassU.S. citizens and permanent residents with one or more permanent disabilities may be eligible for the America the Beautiful Interagency Access Pass to Federal Lands. The pass provides access to, and use of, federal recreation sites that charge an entrance fee or standard amenity fee. At Dinosaur National Monument, a valid Interagency Access Pass waives the park entrance fee for the passholder and all the occupants of their vehicle (one vehicle per pass).Please visit our Fees and Passes webpage for more information about entrance fees and passes that we accept or offer at Dinosaur National Monument. Visit the USGS Store to purchase an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass online. There's also a list of places to get Interagency passes within the National Park Service. Service AnimalsService animals are allowed in National Parks. Please visit the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website to read the definition of a service animal and view frequently asked questions. Service animals that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines are permitted everywhere within Dinosaur National Monument. Animals who only provide comfort or emotional support are considered pets under the ADA, and are only allowed where pets can go.While visiting Dinosaur National Monument, we recommend that service animal handlers identify working service dogs in some way, such as with a vest. Identification is not required, but it helps prevent unwarranted "dog on trail" complaints from other visitors. Trailheads don't provide plastic bags for cleaning up waste, so please bring your own. The desert can get hot. We strongly recommend that you bring a collapsible water bowl and water for your animal. Please visit our Service Animal webpage for more information. Caution! The desert can be deadly for pets and service animals. It is against park rules to leave pets unattended or tied to an object. Car temperatures can rise quickly in the sun, even on cool days. Animals left in cars can easily die of heat exhaustion. We recommend that visitors don't leave animals in cars at all when the temperature outside exceeds 68°F (20°C), even with the windows cracked. Physical AccessibilityDinosaur National Monument spans the border of Utah and Colorado. There are several scenic drives on each side of the park. The two paved scenic drives listed below act as the main routes by which to see the park's most popular highlights. All of the buildings and scenic overlooks in the monument meet the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). Each building offers van-accessible parking spaces.
NPS / Jake McFee Utah SideThe Cub Creek Road Scenic Drive (also called, "the Tour of Tilted Rocks") is located on the Utah side of the park. The road is paved for the first 8 miles (13 km). Along this road, you can find the Quarry Visitor Center and the Quarry Exhibit Hall, which contains the famous wall of dinosaur bones. Both of these buildings meet the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). All scenic overlooks along the Cub Creek Road are paved and generally easy to access in a wheelchair. Petroglyph and pictograph sites along the road aren't paved or accessible to wheelchairs, but many of the rock images can be viewed from the road with binoculars. There aren't any wheelchair-accessible trails or paved walking trails along the Cub Creek Road. You can read more specifics about the accessibility of the sites mentioned above by clicking on their linked webpages, or by visiting the drop-down list below.The Island Park Road is an unpaved scenic drive that's also located on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument. Overlooks, trails, and sites of interest along the Island Park Road aren't paved or considered accessible under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). The Rainbow Park Campground at the end of Island Park Road isn't paved or accessible either, but the ground is relatively flat and may be navigable with all-terrain wheelchairs. 
NPS / Dan Johnson Colorado SideThe Harpers Corner Scenic Drive is located on the Colorado side of the park. The road is paved the whole way and is 31 miles (50 km) in length one-way. While there are no dinosaur bones to see on the Colorado side, this road ascends steeply in elevation from where it begins near the accessible Canyon Visitor Center in Dinosaur, Colorado. Along the road, there are numerous paved scenic overlooks that are accessible for wheelchairs. These overlooks provide sweeping views of the monument's geologic layers, canyons, and rivers. There are several paved paths along the Harpers Corner Road that most wheelchair users find accessible, although some assistance may be required. These are: the Plug Hat Trail and Plug Hat Picnic Area across the road, the Lower Canyon Overlook, and the Iron Springs Bench Overlook. You can read more specifics about the accessibility of the sites mentioned above by clicking on their linked webpages, or visit the drop-down list below.There are also two unpaved scenic drives on the Colorado side of the park: the Echo Park Road, and the Yampa Bench Road. Both roads require high-clearance vehicles to traverse, and are impassable when wet. Overlooks, trails, and sites of interest along these roads are unpaved and aren't considered accessible under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). More Specific Information Click through the drop down boxes below for more detailed information about the physical accessibility of different sites throughout the monument. This section also contains more detailed restroom information for the sites mentioned. If you have any questions, feel free to email us or call the Information Desk at (435) 781-7700.
The Quarry Visitor Center is compliant with Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) standards. This is a 1-story building with no stairs.The building is equipped with doors that can open automatically by pressing a button. The parking lot is large and contains 5 accessible parking spaces, one of which is van-accessible. RV and trailer parking is available at the very back of the lot.
Restrooms Restrooms with flush toilets (including a large, separate private restroom) are located in the entryway of the Visitor Center. These restrooms can only be accessed when the building is open. See our Hours and Seasons page for specifics. Park Shuttle There is a shuttle that operates seasonally, and runs between the Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall. The ride is about 5 minutes long, one way. The shuttle requires passengers to take a big step up to climb aboard. There is no wheelchair ramp or lift on the shuttle. It's also open-air and runs on diesel, which may be unpleasant for people with sensory conditions or those sensitive to air quality. Service dogs who are too big to ride in their handler's lap likely won't fit between the narrow seats. If any of the above situations apply to you, we recommend that you drive a personal vehicle between the two locations. If you're worried that you (or someone in your group) cannot ride the shuttle comfortably for any reason and you would prefer to drive yourself, let a ranger know so they can give you directions. The Quarry Exhibit Hall is home to the famous Wall of Bones. This is a 2-story building with Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) compliant ramps connecting the top and bottom floors. Doors can open automatically by pressing a button. There are no elevators or escalators between the floors. The area immediately outside the Quarry Exhibit Hall is paved, but clay soils beneath the sidewalk can lift the pavement from time to time, which may require assistance to navigate. There are 2 accessible parking spaces at the Exhibit Hall, one of which is van-accessible. The Exhibit Hall parking lot is small and doesn't have designated parking spaces for large RVs or trailers.
Restrooms There are two large, private restrooms with flush toilets available in the vicinity of the Quarry Exhibit hall. They are located outside, to the left of the shade shelter where the shuttle drops off passengers. These restrooms remain open even when the Exhibit Hall is closed. Park Shuttle There is a shuttle that operates seasonally, and runs between the Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall. The ride is about 5 minutes long, one way. The shuttle requires passengers to take a big step up to climb aboard. There is no wheelchair ramp or lift on the shuttle. It's also open-air and runs on diesel, which may be unpleasant for people with sensory conditions or those sensitive to air quality. Service dogs who are too big to ride in their handler's lap likely won't fit between the narrow seats. If any of the above situations apply to you, we recommend that you drive a personal vehicle between the two locations. If you're worried that you (or someone in your group) cannot ride the shuttle comfortably for any reason and you would prefer to drive yourself, let a ranger know so they can give you directions. The Canyon Visitor Center is located at the park's southern entrance, near Dinsoaur, Colorado. The building is compliant with Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) standards. It's 1-story and has no stairs. The building's doors can automatically open by pressing a button. The Canyon Visitor Center parking lot has 2 accessible parking spaces.
Restrooms Restrooms with flushable toilets are available just outside the Canyon Visitor Center, across from the flagpole. They are open when the Canyon Visitor Center is open. See our Hours and Seasons page for specifics. Utah Side
The parking lot of the Quarry Visitor Center has shaded, accessible picnic areas. Flushable restrooms are available inside the Visitor Center when the building is open. An accessible campsite and restroom are available at the Green River Campground. The whole campsite is not paved, but there is an accessible picnic table and paved path to the restroom. Visit our Campgrounds webpage to learn more. Colorado Side Accessible picnic sites are available at the Canyon Visitor Center, Plug Hat Butte, the Lower Canyon Overlook, and at the very end of the Harpers Corner Road. While the Canyon Visitor Center has flush toilets available, picnic areas along the Harpers Corner Road have pit toilets. As for other campgrounds and picnic areas around the park, most have accessible picnic tables, but the ground is usually unpaved. Visit our Campgrounds webpage to learn more. Utah Side
All scenic overlooks along the first 8 miles (13 km) of the Cub Creek Road Scenic Drive are paved and accessible for wheelchair users. Overlooks along the last 2 miles (3.2 km) are unpaved. These overlooks (along with the Josie's Cabin Area) are relatively flat but sandy, and may require assistance. Flushable restrooms are available at the Quarry Visitor Center, the Quarry Exhibit Hall, Split Mountain Campground, and Green River Campground. Pit toilets are available in the Josie's Cabin area. Colorado Side All overlooks along the Harpers Corner Scenic Drive are paved and accessible for wheelchair users. Plug Hat Trail is also paved and accessible to wheelchairs (although some assistance may be required). Many places along the Plug Hat Trail are near drop-offs without fences or barriers, so be careful. Plug Hat Trail, Iron Springs Bench Overlook, and Echo Park Overlook also have benches to sit on and restrooms with pit toilets available nearby. Accessible Items and ServicesWe may be able to provide some extra accommodations for your visit if you let us know in advance. Some locations in the park may also have accessible items available to borrow during your visit. You may be asked to sign a check-out form and provide a contact phone number when borrowing the item(s). To borrow an item, find out if one is available, or have someone assist you, simply ask a ranger.Here is a list of some of the accessible items we may be able to offer upon request:
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Last updated: July 4, 2024