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Dinosaur National Monument
Directions to Canyon Area Visitor Center

From Denver
Several routes provides access to Dinosaur National Monument from Denver, Colorado and the Front Range. One of the most direct routes is to travel west on Interstate 70 to Dillion, Colorado. Take the exit for Highway 9, and follow Highway 9 north toward Kremmling. In Kremmling, turn onto US Highway 40. Follow US Highway 40 west to Dinosaur, Colorado. Two miles east of Dinosaur, Colorado, turn north on Harpers Corner Road at the signs and make the first right into the parking lot. Driving time from Denver is about 5 and a half hours.

From Salt Lake City
Take I-80 east out of the city. Follow I-80 for approximately 25 miles, and then take the exit for Highway 40 east toward Vernal. Follow 40 east to Vernal (about 160 miles). Go through Vernal and follow 40 east to Dinosaur, Colorado (about 40 miles past Vernal). The Canyon Area Visitor Center is located 2 miles east of Dinosaur, Colorado at the intersection of Harpers Corner Road. Driving time from Salt Lake City is about 4 1/2 hours.

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Last Updated: July 06, 2011 at 13:37 MST