Dinosaur National Monument

National Monument Colorado Utah
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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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

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.

Address

11625 E 1500 S, Jensen, UT 84035

Activities & Topics

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 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

Operating Hours

wednesday

All Day

monday

All Day

thursday

All Day

sunday

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tuesday

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friday

All Day

saturday

All Day

Location

Coordinates: 40.50739742, -108.9333714

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