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Dinosaur National Monument
Things To Do
Rafts on Green River.
NPS Photo/Mike Weinstein
A boat trip through one of Dinosaur's  river canyons can be the experience of a lifetime.
 

Dinosaurs once roamed here, their stories captured in the rock around you. However, that is only one chapter in a billion years of Earth’s history exposed in the monument’s striking scenery.

Dinosaur National Monument contains famous fossil finds, dramatic river canyons, mysterious petroglyphs, and endless opportunities for adventure. All of this awaits your discovery.

Start your journey at one of the monument’s visitor centers. Drive the Tour of the Tilted Rocks or take a scenic drive on the Harpers Corner Road. Experience one of the monument’s many hiking trails. Soak up the adventure on a river rafting trip. Discover dinosaur and other fossils. Stay overnight at a campground. Enjoy night skies while stargazing. Or just lounge by the river and take in all that Dinosaur National Monument has to offer.

 

Things to Do Outside the Monument
In addition to the many activities found within the monument, the area abounds with a wide variety of public lands, recreational resources and visitor services. Click on the links to area Chambers of Commerce or tourism bureaus to learn more about all that the Dinosaur National Monument region has to offer. Also check out our nearby attractions page.

Colorado Side of the Monument

Colorado Welcome Center located in Dinosaur, Colorado
970-374-2205

Craig Chamber of Commerce
800-864-4405

Rangely Chamber of Commerce
970-675-5290

Utah Side of the Monument

Utah Welcome Center located in Jensen, Utah
435-789-4002

Dinosaurland Travel Board
800-477-5558

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Last Updated: November 10, 2011 at 17:21 MST