A stegosaurus statue stands outside of the Quarry Visitor Center, located on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument.
NPS / Jake Holgerson
Dinosaur's visitor centers provide a place for you to get information on the monument and learn about its history, geology, fossils, plants, and animal life. Park staff and volunteers can answer questions and provide recommendations on what to do during your visit. The park has two visitor centers. The Quarry Visitor Center is located in Jensen, Utah. The Canyon Visitor Center is located in Dinosaur, Colorado. Dinosaur fossils can be found at the Quarry Exhibit Hall, a separate building near the Quarry Visitor Center. There are no dinosaur fossil sites on the Colorado side of the monument.
Quarry Visitor Center - Utah
Located 7 miles (11 km) north of Jensen, Utah, off Highway 149, the Quarry Visitor Center is the gateway to the Quarry Exhibit Hall and the wall of dinosaur bones. This facility features a staffed information desk, gift shop, and theater with a 12-minute park film. Exhibits introduce a variety of resources and places to explore within the monument. During summer, shuttle buses depart from here for the Quarry Exhibit Hall. This building is open year-round, except on certain holidays. Hours change seasonally.
Physical Address
11625 E 1500 S Jensen, UT84035
Mailing Address
Dinosaur National Monument PO Box 128 Jensen, UT84035
From US Highway 40 in Jensen, Utah, take Utah State Highway 149 and follow it 7 miles (11 km) north into the monument. The turn into the Quarry Visitor Center parking lot is just past the entrance station.
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Quarry Visitor Center is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Our Standard Hours, effective daily in Spring and Fall, are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These hours change seasonally in Summer and Winter (see the seasonal exceptions below for specific dates).
The historic Sinclair Stegosaurus statue greets visitors as the arrive at the Quarry Visitor Center NPS Photo / Jake Holgerson
Summer wildflowers surround the Quarry Visitor Center. NPS
A stegosaurus statue from the Worlds Fair stands near the entrance walk to the to the visitor center. NPS
The Quarry Visitor Center features a staffed information desk and exhibits on the monument. NPS
Intermountain Natural History Association hosts a sales area in the visitor center. NPS
Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado
Located near Dinosaur, Colorado, at the base of the Harpers Corner Road, the Canyon Visitor Center is the gateway to the monument's mountains and river canyons. This building is open in summer and closed during the winter. Exhibits and a park film orient visitors to resources, and staff are available to answer questions. A bookstore sells items that can further enhance your experience. Restrooms and water are available seasonally. There are no dinosaur fossil sites on this side of the park.
Physical Address
4545 Hwy 40 Dinosaur, CO81610
Mailing Address
4545 Hwy 40 Dinosaur, CO81610
Located on US Hwy 40, two miles east of Dinosaur, CO.
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Current Hours (Winter & Spring Closure)
October 20–May 22
Every Day:Closed
The Canyon Visitor Center closes annually from winter through spring. The winter closure typically occurs in mid-late October. The Canyon Visitor Center typically reopens in mid-late May.
Standard Hours
Sunday and Monday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday:Closed
Thursday-Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Canyon Visitor Center is open daily (except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays) during the summer season. This typically lasts from mid-May to late September. Depending on staffing, the visitor center may be open on Saturdays and Sundays either before or after the main season. This visitor center is closed in winter.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter & Spring Closure
October 20–May 22
Every Day:Closed
The Canyon Visitor Center closes annually from winter through spring. The winter closure typically occurs in mid-late October. The Canyon Visitor Center typically reopens in mid-late May.
