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Dinosaur National Monument
Campgrounds

There are six developed campgrounds at Dinosaur National Monument--three in the Dinosaur Quarry Area and three in the Canyon Area. There are also many backcountry camping opportunities, including two designated backcountry sites at Ely Creek in Jones Hole Canyon.

Temporary Visitor Center Area Camping

Green River Campground
Split Mountain Campground (group camping)
Rainbow Park Campground

Canyon Area Camping

Echo Park Campground (individual and group camping)
Gates of Lodore Campground
Deerlodge Campground

Backcountry Camping
Photo of paleontologist Earl Douglass.  

Did You Know?
Paleontologist Earl Douglass first came to Utah looking for mammal fossils. He returned in 1909 and discovered an immense deposit of dinosaur bones, now protected at Dinosaur National Monument. Although made famous by dinosaurs, Douglass died preferring his beloved mammal fossils over dinosaurs.

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Last Updated: October 07, 2006 at 13:14 EST