Dinosaur National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-19 to 2026-12-13; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Camping activity
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail
• Whitewater rafting water

Before you go

Lockers

1 locker location inside the park. Availability and fees can change — confirm on arrival.

Limits

Yes, pets are allowed in the monument

⚠ Park closure: Rainbow Park Closure

The Rainbow Park Road, Rainbow Park Campground, and Rainbow Park Boat Ramp are closed as of September 25, 2026 due to significant storm damage until repairs are completed, likely through spring of 2027. The 3/4-mile Rainbow Park Road is closed to vehicles from the junction with the Island Park Road to the Rainbow Park Campground and boat ramp. The Island Park Road remains open to Ruple Ranch.

⚠ Park closure: Echo Park Road and Campground Closure

Echo Park Road is temporarily closed to motorized vehicles from the junction with the Harpers Corner Road to Echo Park Campground due to significant storm damage. The Echo Park Campground is also temporarily closed to camping due to road damage.

Getting there

Dinosaur 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 Colorado side. The Quarry Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall (where you see the dinosaur fossils) are located approximately 7 miles north of Jensen, Utah. The Canyon Visitor Center is located in Dinosaur, Colorado.

Weather & when to go

Dinosaur'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. Elevations within the park vary between 4,700 and 9,000 feet. Winter snow may be heavy at higher elevations while only light to moderate snow is found at lower elevations. Summer thunderstorms may cause heavy downpours and localized flooding, but fail to dampen parched soils less than a mile away.

Visitor center

Echo Park Road

Visitor center

Harpers Corner Road

Visitor center

Harpers Corner Road

Visitor center

Pets in Dinosaur

Visitor center

Quarry Entrance Station

Visitor center

Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs

Facilities on the park map

1 locker, 7 picnic area, 11 restroom, 6 visitor information.