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National Monument · CO, UT

Dinosaur National Monument

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.

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Photos

the fossilized skull of camarasaurus dinosaur
Over 1500 fossilized bones of various dinosaurs are still embedded in the cliff face including a skull and several neck vertebrae of a camarasaurus
A large sandstone canyon with golden grasses and green trees growing inside.
The Jones Hole Trail offers remote solitude in the wilderness of the monument.
the rocky pinnacle of Steamboat Rock rises over the Green River
Steamboat Rock rises above the Green River in Echo Park
Ancestral Native American rock art at McKee Springs
The ancestral indigenous peoples left petroglyphs on many of the rock cliffs within Dinosaur National Monument including those at McKee Springs
A small waterfall in a fast flowing creek, moving through a green forest.
Jones Hole Creek flows year round, providing nourishment for vibrant, green forests.
Large bones resembling legs, ribs and the vertebrae of a neck embed grayish brown rock.
Fossils from a camarasaurus dinosaur display the well articulated specimens still found in the rock in the Quarry Exhibit Hall.
view of a river flowing through a deep canyon
Hikers arriving at the end of the Harpers Corner Trail are rewarded with a view of the Mitten Park Fault, Green River and the Yampa River Canyons
the star filled sky above a tent
Dinosaur's dark skies provides dramatic views of the Milky Way Galaxy
A bighorn sheep lamb stands in front of a bighorn ewe.
Visitors to Dinosaur may also see its diversity of wildlife including Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.
A green rubber raft floats over a rapid on a brown colored river in front of multi-colored mountains
Rapids like those in Split Mountain Canyon challenge and thrill rafters on the Green River.

Activities

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store