Basic Information

Physical Address

This address is for the Quarry Visitor Center which is the primary destination for many visitors to Dinosaur National Monument. Please note that if you search Dinosaur National Monument on many map programs, they will send you to either Monument Headquarters in Dinosaur, Colorado or the geographic center of the monument near Echo Park.
 

Directions

Operating Hours & Seasons

Weather

Weather Details

Fees & Passes

Dinosaur National Monument is a Federal Fee Area. Visitors must purchase or present a valid pass - Standard or Annual Dinosaur Pass, America the Beautiful Pass, Senior Pass, Military Pass, Access Pass, 4th Grade Pass, or Volunteer Pass. Other fees may apply to groups, organizations, and businesses.

Visitor Centers

Dinosaur National Monument has two visitor centers. The Quarry Visitor Center on the Utah side of the monument is the starting point to see dinosaur fossils. The Canyon Visitor Center in the Colorado portion of the monument is the gateway to the canyon country.

Internet & Cellular Access

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One Monument in Two States

Dinosaur National Monument is spread over 210,000 acres along the Colorado and Utah border. Each part of the monument offers different experiences and things to see.

Dinosaur Fossils

If you want to see dinosaur fossils, visit the Utah side of the monument. Utah State Highway 149 takes visitors from US Highway 40 in Jensen, Utah into the monument and to the Quarry Visitor Center. Depending on the season, you may either drive to the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall or in summer, a shuttle bus will take you.

Canyons and Rivers

For spectacular canyon country scenery, visit the Colorado side of the monument. The Harpers Corner Road is a 31-mile (50 km) scenic drive that includes overlooks of the Yampa and Green rivers. The short Harpers Corner Trail at the road's end reveals the most dramatic views. For those with a high-clearance vehicle, the drive to Echo Park takes you into the depths of the river canyons.

 

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Places to Go

Covering over 210,000 acres, Dinosaur National Monument offers a wealth of places to explore.

Things to Do

Scenic driving, river rafting, hiking, stargazing, biking, and so much more. There's plenty for you to do at Dinosaur.

What's Open?

Current Conditions

What's happening at Dinosaur? Check here for information on hours, camping, road, and trail conditions.

Know Before You Go

Traveling with Pets

Pets are welcome at Dinosaur National Monument, but you should know where they are allowed and where they are not.

Camping in Dinosaur

Six campgrounds are located in the monument to give you a variety of options.

Got Water?

Your Safety

Check out our safety advice to make sure your trip is an enjoyable one.