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• Fire Restrictions Are in Effect

  Alert 1 , Severity ,danger ,, Fire Restrictions Are in Effect Due to extremely dry conditions, campfires are only permitted in permanently constructed cement or metal fire pits provided in developed campgrounds and picnic areas.
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• Construction on Utah State Highway 149

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Construction on Utah State Highway 149 Visitors should be aware of construction on Utah State Highway 149 from US Highway 40 in Jensen, Utah to the Monument boundary. Visitors may encounter delays due to construction and should plan accordingly. More information is available at the link.
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We try to update this page in a timely manner, however, due to the range in elevations and soil types for our roads and trails, conditions can change rapidly in Dinosaur National Monument. The Echo Park and Island Park Roads often become impassable after a rain storm. During winter, some areas may receive heavy snow while others are clear and dry. If you are headed into the park and would like additional information, please call the visitor center at [phone] or email us.

 

July 19, 2018 Update
Weather can be extremely variable at Dinosaur during the summer months. A hot, dry, day can quickly change to windy and rainy. This is especially common during the monsoon season, July through August, when storms can drop an inch of rain in one location, while another place a short distance away is left dry. Visitors should check the weather before heading out to explore. Travel on unpaved roads in the monument after a rainstorm is not recommended due to clay and soft soils that have the consistency of peanut butter on road beds.

 

Dinosaur Quarry Area (Utah)
Cub Creek Road: road is open to the Josie Morris Cabin.
Split Mountain Road: open.
Fossil Discovery Trail: clear. More information...
Sound of Silence Trail: clear. There may be elk/deer trails that create some confusion on location of trail. A $1 guide book for this trail is available at the Quarry Visitor Center or trailhead. More information...
Desert Voices Trail: clear. More information...
River Trail: clear. Leashed pets are allowed on this trail. More information...
Box Canyon Trail: clear. More information...
Hog Canyon Trail: clear. More information...
Green River Campground: open. More information...
Split Mountain Group Campground: open. More information...

 

Rainbow Park / Island Park Area (Utah)
Island Park Road: Travel not advised when the road is wet due to clay soils that have a consistency of peanut butter. This road is not maintained in winter.

 

Jones Hole Area (Utah)
Road to Fish Hatchery: clear. Call the Hatchery for current road conditions: 435-789-4481
Jones Hole Trail: clear.
Ely Creek / Island Park Trail: possible areas of mud. Trail beyond the waterfall to Ruple Ranch and may be difficult to follow anytime of the year due to trail being unmaintained.

 

Harpers Corner/Echo Park Area (Colorado)
Harpers Corner Road: Road is open. Be cautious of animals on the road, especially at dusk and dawn.
Echo Park Road: travel to Echo Park Road from the Yampa Bench Road is not advised when the roads are snow covered, wet or muddy. High clearance vehicles are recommended.
Yampa Bench Road: Travel is not recommended on this road when wet, due to clay soils that have the consistency of peanut butter. High clearance, all wheel drive vehicles are always recommended for this road. Check weather conditions prior to driving.
Access Roads to Yampa Bench Road and Monument Boundary: Unknown.
Harpers Corner Trail: clear. A $1 guide book for this trail is available at the visitor centers or trailhead. More Information...
Ruple Point Trail: clear. More information...

 

Deerlodge Park (Colorado)
Deerlodge Road: clear.

 

Gates of Lodore (Colorado)
Colorado Highway 318: clear.
Moffat County Roads 34 & 34N: clear. Some washboarding may be present.
Gates of Lodore Trail: clear. A $1 guide book for this trail is available at the trailhead or monument visitor centers. More information...