• View towards Split Mountain inside Dinosaur National Monument

    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 1500 dinosaur fossils on display at the world-famous Carnegie Quarry.

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  • Rafters plunge into rapids on the Green River

    Raft Dinosaur's Rivers

    To explore the wilderness of the monument take a river trip through its remote canyons. 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 or elevations and ecosystems in Dinosaur support an array of animal and plant life.

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Did You Know?

Photo of tilted rock layers at sunrise.

Dinosaur National Monument's geology is a feast for the mind and the eye. The rock layers, which have been tilted by folding, expose a variety of colors and textures.