{"id":"nps-dino","slug":"dinosaur-national-monument","name":"Dinosaur National Monument","designation":"National Monument","category":"national-monument","categoryLabel":"National Monument","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"DINO","designation":"National Monument","sourceId":"nps-dino"}],"states":["CO","UT"],"stateNames":["Colorado","Utah"],"location":{"lat":40.50739742,"lon":-108.9333714},"bbox":[-109.3377,40.2409,-108.3414,40.7468],"acres":{"value":210493,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/dino/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=40.7468&b_tl_lng=-109.3377&b_br_lat=40.2409&b_br_lng=-108.3414","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Dinosaur%20National%20Monument","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C83D97A-1DD8-B71B-0B61AF7BD82A61B1.jpg","title":"Camarasaurus Skull","alt":"the fossilized skull of camarasaurus dinosaur","caption":"Over 1500 fossilized bones of various dinosaurs are still embedded in the cliff face including a skull and several neck vertebrae of a camarasaurus","credit":"NPS Photo / Dan Johnson","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/17A09BB3-F3EC-84BB-92B711189544E64B.jpg","title":"Jones Hole Canyon","alt":"A large sandstone canyon with golden grasses and green trees growing inside.","caption":"The Jones Hole Trail offers remote solitude in the wilderness of the monument.","credit":"NPS Photo/Conrad Provan","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C83DB2E-1DD8-B71B-0BC525C50D4409F6.jpg","title":"Steamboat Rock and the Green River in Echo Park","alt":"the rocky pinnacle of Steamboat Rock rises over the Green River","caption":"Steamboat Rock rises above the Green River in Echo Park","credit":"NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C83DCD9-1DD8-B71B-0B1B1DB1EA85D51B.jpg","title":"McKee Springs Petroglyphs","alt":"Ancestral Native American rock art at McKee Springs","caption":"The ancestral indigenous peoples left petroglyphs on many of the rock cliffs within Dinosaur National Monument including those at McKee Springs","credit":"NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/177BD0AF-0433-3BD4-97BBC4E349B5C902.jpg","title":"Jones Hole Creek","alt":"A small waterfall in a fast flowing creek, moving through a green forest.","caption":"Jones Hole Creek flows year round, providing nourishment for vibrant, green forests.","credit":"NPS Photo/Conrad Provan","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/BB24ABAB-FE17-2297-A8599A6861411C27.jpg","title":"Camarasaurus Hump Specimen","alt":"Large bones resembling legs, ribs and the vertebrae of a neck embed grayish brown rock.","caption":"Fossils from a camarasaurus dinosaur display the well articulated specimens still found in the rock in the Quarry Exhibit Hall.","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C83DE76-1DD8-B71B-0B00DA4DE320CD4B.jpg","title":"Mitten Park from Harpers Corner","alt":"view of a river flowing through a deep canyon","caption":"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","credit":"NPS Photo / Dan Johnson","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C83DFE2-1DD8-B71B-0B29236614706D22.jpg","title":"Night Sky over Tent","alt":"the star filled sky above a tent","caption":"Dinosaur's dark skies provides dramatic views of the Milky Way Galaxy","credit":"NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/BAC9ED9A-A56E-D358-898FE6A294171077.jpg","title":"Rocky Mountain Bighorns","alt":"A bighorn sheep lamb stands in front of a bighorn ewe.","caption":"Visitors to Dinosaur may also see its diversity of wildlife including Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.","credit":"NPS/Jacob W. Frank","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/BB767205-9934-5683-58446C268A62135E.jpg","title":"Floating Rapids","alt":"A green rubber raft floats over a rapid on a brown colored river in front of multi-colored mountains","caption":"Rapids like those in Split Mountain Canyon challenge and thrill rafters on the Green River.","credit":"NPS/Jacob W. Frank","source":"NPS"}],"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"],"topics":["Archeology","Arts","Photography","Explorers and Expeditions","Westward Expansion","Homesteading","Ancient Seas","Animals","Birds","Elk","Fish","Canyons and Canyonlands","Forests and Woodlands","Coniferous Forests","Fossils and Paleontology","Dinosaur","Geology","Mountains","Natural Sounds","Night Sky","River and Riparian","Scenic Views","Thickets and Shrublands","Trails","Unique Species","Endangered","Watersheds","Wilderness"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"25.00","description":"Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants. Admission is good for seven consecutive days. You can come and go any time with your seven-day pass."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"20.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. You can come and go any time with your seven-day pass."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Admission is good for seven consecutive days. You can come and go any time with your seven-day pass."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Van","cost":"50.00","description":"Pass is valid for the day of purchase and the next six days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Fees for commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicle regardless of actual number of passengers."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus","cost":"60.00","description":"Pass is valid for the day of purchase and the next six days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Fees for commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicle regardless of actual number of passengers."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach","cost":"150.00","description":"Pass is valid for the day of purchase and the next six days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Fees for commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicle regardless of actual number of passengers."},{"title":"Entrance - Non-commercial Groups","cost":"25.00","description":"Non-commercial group fees (per vehicle): \nVehicle capacity of 15 or less: $25 \nVehicle capacity of 16-25: $15 per person age 16 and older, not to exceed $60. \nVehicle capacity of 26+: $15 per person age 16 and older, not to exceed $150. \nYou may use Annual and Lifetime passes. A pass will cover the pass holder and up to three people traveling with the group.\nPass is valid for reentry for 7 days."},{"title":"Entrance - Education/Academic Groups","cost":"0.00","description":"National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other bona fide national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver for park entrance fees, provided that the visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities the group proposes to use support those purposes.\n\nFee waivers must be obtained in advance and cannot be issued at the entrance station or visitor center."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Sedan","cost":"25.00","description":"Pass is valid for the day of purchase and the next six days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Fees for commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicle regardless of actual number of passengers."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"Pass is valid for the day of purchase and the next six days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. (minimum required fee is $25 commercial fee plus the per-person entrance fee for each passenger not to exceed $50.00)"}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"45.00","description":"Available to U.S. citizens and residents, only. Valid for one year through the month of purchase. Pass admits up to 15 passengers of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle or up to 2 motorcycles (including passengers), or passholder and 3 persons walking in."}],"hours":[{"name":"Dinosaur National Monument Hours","description":"The 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.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"4357817700","email":"dino_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado","description":"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.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":40.243632594,"lon":-108.972470375},{"name":"Quarry Visitor Center - Utah","description":"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.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":40.4381752425,"lon":-109.30700298},{"name":"Quarry Exhibit Hall - Utah","description":"The Quarry Exhibit Hall is where you can see a wall of approximately 1,500 dinosaur bones. This includes the remains of numerous species, such as Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Camarasaurus, Diplodocus, and Stegosaurus. Exhibits, including an 80 foot (24 m) long mural, reveal the story of the many animals that lived in the Morrison environment during the Late Jurassic. This building is open year-round, except on certain holidays. Hours change seasonally.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/quarry-exhibit-hall.htm","lat":40.440492001720706,"lon":-109.30127612598824}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Echo Park Campground","description":"Echo Park Campground is temporarily closed to camping due to recent storm damage. The Echo Park Rd is closed to motorized vehicles from the junction with the Harpers Corner Rd to the campground. The campground is located along the Green River, 38 miles (61 km) north of the Canyon Visitor Center. Bighorn sheep and mule deer frequently roam through the area. Unimproved hiking trails lead to the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers or to views of the Mitten Park Fault.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/echoparkcampground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/259557","sites":22},{"name":"Green River Campground","description":"The Green River Campground is located along the banks of the Green River in a grove of cottonwood trees at an elevation of 4795 feet (1462 m). The highly eroded Split Mountain towers to the north of the campground. The famous dinosaur quarry, where you can see 150 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in rock is approximately 5 miles (8 km) from the campground. Nearby is the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where rafters come off the Green River after trips through Dinosaur National Monument's canyons.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/greenrivercampground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234777","sites":80},{"name":"Split Mountain Group Campground","description":"The Split Mountain Group Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4800 feet (1463 m) near the foot of Split Mountain. The campground is 5 miles (8 km) from the dinosaur quarry, where you can see 150 million year old dinosaur bones encased in the rock. Beside the campground is the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where rafters and boaters come off the Green River. During the off season, when the Green River Campground is closed, the Split Mountain Campground is open to all campers.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/splitmountaincampground.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234751","sites":4},{"name":"Rainbow Park Campground","description":"Rainbow Park Campground is closed due to significant storm damage until repairs are completed, likely through spring of 2027. It is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of the monument. It is located on a dirt road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. Rainbow Park Campground is typically open year-round, but there is no winter maintenance on the unpaved road.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/rainbowparkcampground.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":4},{"name":"Deerlodge Park Campground","description":"Deerlodge Park Campground is located 51 miles (82 km) east of the Canyon Visitor Center. It is located on the Yampa River at the boat ramp at the head of Yampa Canyon. It has seven shady sites suitable for tents. The sites have tables and fire pits. There is drinking water and vault toilets available seasonally, but no showers. Deerlodge Park Campground is open year-round, but winter access can be very difficult due to snow. When the Yampa River exceeds an 18,000 cfs flow rate, the campground will flood.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/deerlodgecampground.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":7},{"name":"Gates of Lodore Campground","description":"Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River at the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. The campground is popular with river rafters who often stay here before launching on the Green River. There are 19 sites, some with shade. The sites have tables and fire pits or grills. During the summer, there is running water and vault toilets, but no showers. The campsites can accommodate tents and RVs (but there are no hook-ups).","url":"https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/gatesoflodorecampground.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":19}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"john-wesley-powell-national-conservation-area","km":19},{"slug":"browns-park-national-wildlife-refuge","km":35},{"slug":"ouray-national-wildlife-refuge","km":70},{"slug":"ashley-karst-national-recreation-and-geologic-area-national-recreation-area","km":76},{"slug":"flaming-gorge-national-recreation-area","km":81},{"slug":"ashley-national-forest","km":95}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=dino"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.611Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Echo Park Road and Campground Closure","text":"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.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-16 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-C9C37023-A92B-4D18-81D4-C054591ABD15"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Rainbow Park Closure","text":"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.","url":null,"updated":"2026-09-25 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-BC7D8DB6-AD4C-446E-8907-D9AF317E0228"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/dinosaur-national-monument/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/dinosaur-national-monument.geojson"}