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Dinosaur National MonumentOverlooking Green River at bottom of canyon.
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Dinosaur National Monument
Where To Eat

There are no restaurants within Dinosaur National Monument.  However, several picnic areas provide a relaxing atmosphere with a view. Picnic areas are located:

  • near the Split Mountain boat ramp along the Tour of the Tilted Rocks self-guided auto tour near the Temporary Visitor Center.
  • at the Josie Bassett Morris homestead at the end of the Tour of the Tilted Rocks self-guided auto tour near the Temporary Visitor Center.
  • at Plug Hat Butte along the Harpers Corner Auto Tour road in the Canyon Area of the park.
  • at the Canyon Overlook along the Harpers Corner Auto Tour road in the Canyon Area of the park.
  • at the Harpers Corner Trailhead along the Harpers Corner Auto Tour road in the Canyon Area of the park.

The local communities provide a variety of opportunities for your dining experience.  Local organizations can provide current information on opportunities within their communities.

Utah Welcome Center
Jensen, UT
435-789-4002

Colorado Welcome Center
Dinosaur, CO
970-374-2205
Dinosaurland Travel Board
Vernal, UT
435-789-6932
800-477-5558
Rangely Chamber of Commerce
Rangely, CO
970-675-5290
Craig Chamber of Commerce
Craig, CO
800-864-4405

Picture of dinosaur skull.  

Did You Know?
Dinosaurs were a remarkably successful group of animals. They lived on the Earth for 160 million years. The fossils at Dinosaur National Monument represent only 10 of the many dinosaur species that existed during that long era.

Last Updated: October 07, 2006 at 15:48 EST