Over 1500 fossilized bones of various dinosaurs are still embedded in the cliff face including a skull and several neck vertebrae of a camarasaurus
Dinosaur National Monument
National Monument · CO, UT
150 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed here. Their fossils are still embedded in the rocks. Today, mountains, desert, and rivers flowing in canyons support a variety of life. Petroglyphs reveal the lives and connections of Indigenous people to this land. Homesteaders and outlaws found refuge here. Whether your passion is science, adventure, history, or scenery, Dinosaur offers much to explore.
Park report
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park6 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good3 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available30 activities
Park Name
InfoDinosaur National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoCO, UT
Phone
Info4357817700
dino_information@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$45
Operating Hours
InfoThe outdoor areas in the monument is open 24 hours per day. Facilities such as visitor centers and the Quarry Exhibit Hall have specific hours of operation. Visit the Operating Hours & Seasons page for more information on facility hours. Some areas of the monument may close in the winter due to snow.
Visitor Center: Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Quarry Exhibit Hall - Utah
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Visitor Center: Quarry Visitor Center - Utah
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Arts, Photography + 25 more
Weather Info
InfoDinosaur's climate is semiarid with temperatures averaging between 0°F to 30°F in January and 50°F to 100°F in July. Extreme winter low temperatures may reach -40°F and summer highs can top 110°F. Ele
Getting There
InfoDinosaur National Monument is located on the Colorado and Utah border with parts of the monument in both states. Dinosaur fossils are only visible in the Utah portion of the monument, not on the Color
Location
Info40.5074° N, -108.9334° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website