• Camarasaurus skull still embedded in the quarry face

    Dinosaur

    National Monument CO,UT

Discover Dinosaur

Dinosaurs once roamed here. Their fantastic remains are still visible embedded in the rocks. Today, the mountains, desert and untamed rivers flowing in deep canyons, support an array of life. Petroglyphs hint at earlier cultures. Later, homesteaders and outlaws found refuge here. Whether your passion is science, adventure, history or scenery, Dinosaur offers much to explore.

Features

  • Visitors gaze at the dinosaur bones exposed in the Carnegie Quarry

    See Dinosaur Fossils

    Visitors can once again marvel at the nearly 1,500 dinosaur fossils visible in the cliff face at the world-famous Carnegie Quarry.

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  • Rafters plunge into rapids on the Green River

    Raft Dinosaur's Rivers

    Explore the monument's wilderness on a river trip through remote canyons on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The thrill and solitude will last a lifetime.

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  • A hiker rests along the Green River at the end of the Jones Hole Trail

    Hike Dinosaur

    Beyond the fossil quarry is over 210,000 acres of canyons, mountains and deserts to explore. Miles of trails take you through spectacular scenery.

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  • Petroglyphs adorn the cliffs near McKee Springs

    Follow Footsteps from the Past

    Dinosaur also preserves the traces left by earlier peoples who inhabited the area. Several sites feature petroglyphs that are easily viewed.

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  • A mother and young bighorn sheep scamper along a cliff face

    Watch Dinosaur's Wildlife

    While the climate may appear harsh, the diversity of elevations and ecosystems in Dinosaur supports an array of animal and plant life.

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  • National Park Service Social Media Logo

    Connect with Dinosaur

    No matter where you are, you can stay connected to Dinosaur! Learn more about the wonders of the monument through information, photos and videos.

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  • A ranger points out a fossil on the Fossil Discovery Trail

    Join a Ranger

    A great way to Discover Dinosaur National Monument is go on a ranger program. Park staff offer daily programs with additional ones on weekends.

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Did You Know?

A section of the painting showing stegosaurus.

How does an artist recreate a scene from the Jurassic era? Watch this video to see the development of scientific artist Liz Bradford’s painting-from sketches to completion-showing Dinosaur National Monument as it might have looked 150 million years ago. More...