Dinosaur National Monument
Colorado, Utah
🟢 🟡 🔴 hikes
$25
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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Entrance fees
$25.00 — Entrance - Private Vehicle
$20.00 — Entrance - Motorcycle
$15.00 — Entrance - Per Person
$50.00 — Commercial Entrance - Van
$60.00 — Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$150.00 — Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$25.00 — Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
$0.00 — Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
$25.00 — Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$15.00 — Commercial Entrance - Per Person
Hours
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.
Conditions
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 69°F
☁️ 88°/56°
☁️ 91°/64°
🌦️ 89°/64°
Things to do
🔴 Hike the Jones Hole Trail
Be a Dinosaur Junior Ranger
🟢 Hike the Confluence Trail
🟢 Hike to the Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs
Picnicking in Dinosaur
🟢 Hike the Gates of Lodore Trail
🟡 Hike the Harpers Corner Trail
🔴 Hike the Ruple Point Trail
Campgrounds
Deerlodge Park Campground
Gates of Lodore Campground
Rainbow Park Campground
Visitor centers
Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado
Quarry Exhibit Hall - Utah
Quarry Visitor Center - Utah
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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