Current Conditions

 

We try to update this page in a timely manner, however, due to the range in elevations and soil types for our roads and trails, conditions can change rapidly in Dinosaur National Monument. During winter, some areas may receive heavy snow while others are clear and dry. If you are traveling to the monument and would like additional information, please call the visitor center at [phone] or email us.

 

November 1, 2019 Update
The Cub Creek Road to Josie's Cabin is currently open, and has patchy snow. The Harpers Corner Road is open but the road is icy and snow-packed, and 4WD is recommended.

The dugway to Echo Park is passable by 4WD with chains, but travel to Echo and the Bench Road is not recommended for any vehicles.

All monument campgrounds are in winter operations and have no water available. The Green River Campground is closed for the season. Paved roads in all areas of the monument have patchy snow. Unpaved roads in the monument (Echo Park, Yampa Bench, Island Park and Rainbow Park Road) may be impassable. Travel on unpaved roads in the monument when wet or snow covered is not recommended due to sticky clay and soft soils.

Weather in the fall can be extremely variable. Visitors should check the weather before heading out to explore and always let someone know about their plans.

 

Dinosaur Quarry Area (Utah)
Cub Creek Road: Open, patchy snow. Visitors should use caution on muddy roads, as conditions can change rapidly with the weather.
Split Mountain Road: Paved, open.
Fossil Discovery Trail: Clear. More information...
Sound of Silence Trail: Clear. There may be elk/deer trails that create some confusion on location of trail. A $1 guide book for this trail is available at the Quarry Visitor Center or trailhead. More information...
Desert Voices Trail: Clear. More information...
River Trail: Clear. More information...
Box Canyon Trail: Clear. More information...
Hog Canyon Trail: Clear. More information...
Green River Campground: Closed for the season, as of October 9, 2019. More information...
Split Mountain Group Campground: Open for first come, first serve camping. No water available. More information...

 

Rainbow Park / Island Park Area (Utah)
Island Park Road: Unpaved, passable. Travel not advised when the road is wet or snow covered due to clay soils.
Rainbow Park Campground: Open when accessible by road, no water. More information…

 

Jones Hole Area (Utah)
Road to Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery USFWS: Paved, open. Call the hatchery for current road conditions: 435-789-4481
Jones Hole Trail: Clear. More information…
Ely Creek / Island Park Trail: Clear. Trail between Ely Creek waterfall and Ruple Ranch and may be difficult to follow anytime of the year. More information…

 

Harpers Corner/Echo Park Area (Colorado)
Harpers Corner Road: Paved, open, 4WD recommended due to snow. Watch for animals on the road, especially at dusk and dawn.
Echo Park Road: Unpaved, passable with high clearance all wheel drive. Travel to Echo Park Road is not advised when the roads are snow covered, wet or muddy.
Echo Park Campground: Open when accessible by road, no water available.
Yampa Bench Road: Unpaved, passable with high clearance all wheel drive. Travel is not recommended on this road when wet or snow covered, due to clay soils. High clearance, all wheel drive vehicles are always recommended for this road. Check weather conditions prior to driving.
Access Roads to Yampa Bench Road and Monument Boundary: Unpaved, passable with high clearance all wheel drive.
Harpers Corner Trail: Clear. A $1 guide book for this trail is available at the visitor centers or trailhead. More Information...
Ruple Point Trail: Clear. More information...

 

Deerlodge Park (Colorado)
Deerlodge Road: Paved, clear.
Deerlodge Park Campground: Open, no water available. More information…

 

Gates of Lodore (Colorado)
Colorado Highway 318: Paved, clear.
Moffat County Roads 34 & 34N: Unpaved, clear. Some washboarding and tire ruts.
Gates of Lodore Trail: Clear. A $1 guide book for this trail is available at the trailhead or monument visitor centers. More information...
Gates of Lodore Campground: Open, no water available. More information…