January 5, 2021 Update
We make every effort to update this page in a timely manner. Dinosaur National Monument spans over 210,000 acres and ranges in elevation from 4,700 ft to over 9,000 ft above sea level. Conditions can vary widely from one area of the monument to another. Be prepared for possible changing conditions throughout the monument.
Dinosaur Quarry and Cub Creek Area
Roads
Cub Creek Road: open for eight miles with some slippery areas. Road closed to vehicles to Stops 13 petroglyphs, 14 (Lizard Trail) petroglyphs and Josie's Cabin.
Split Mountain Road: open.
Josie Morris Ranch Road: closed to vehicles. Open to foot traffic.
Campgrounds
Green River Campground: closed for the season.
Split Mountain Campground: open to all campers, no water available. All sites are first come, first serve. Expect snow, ice and possible muddy conditions.
Trails
Fossil Discovery Trail: open. Expect snow, ice and possible muddy conditions.
Sound of Silence Trail: open. Trail booklet available at trailhead. Expect snow, ice and possible muddy conditions.
Desert Voices Trail: open. Expect snow, ice and possible muddy conditions.
River Trail: open. Leashed pets permitted. Pick up and dispose of pet waste. Expect snow, ice and possible muddy conditions.
Lizard Petroglyph Trail: open. Access to trailhead by vehicle is closed. Expect snow, ice and possible muddy conditions.
Box Canyon Trail: open. Access to trailhead by vehicle is closed. Expect snow, ice and possible muddy conditions.
Hog Canyon Trail: open. Access to trailhead by vehicle is closed. Expect snow, ice and possible muddy conditions.
Rainbow Park & Island Park Area
Island Park Road: open, but impassible when wet.Travel not recommended due to snow and possible muddy conditions.
McKee Springs Petroglyph Trail: open.Travel not recommended due to snow and possible muddy conditions.
Rainbow Park Campground: open, no water available.Travel not recommended due to snow and possible muddy conditions.
Harpers Corner & Echo Park Areas
Roads
Harpers Corner Road: road open 5 miles to Plug Hat Butte. Harpers Corner Road is then closed beyond that point. Expect new snow and icy conditions. 4WD recommended.
Echo Park Road: open. Not accessable via Harpers Corner Road due to the road's closure at Plug Hat Butte.
Yampa Bench Road: open.Travel not recommended due to new snow and possible muddy conditions making road impassable. Beneath the snow, road is in poor condition, extremely rutted and sandy in areas, making it difficult even for 4WD.
Campgrounds
Echo Park Campground: open, no water available.Travel to campground not recommended. At the creek crossings going into the campground, there is as much as a 6" wall of ice on either side of the creek. Going past the Echo Park Campground towards the boat launch there is an approximately 18" high wall of ice around the creek crossing. It is inadvisable for anyone to attempt to navigate the creek crossing in a vehicle.
Trails
Plug Hat Butte Area Trails: open. Expect snow and possible mud.
Ruple Point Trail: access to trailhead by vehicle is closed.
Harpers Corner Trail: access to trailhead by vehicle is closed.
Deerlodge Park Area
Deerlodge Road: open. Snow and slippery conditions may exist in some areas.
Deerlodge Park Campground: open, no water available. Snow and muddy conditions may exist.
Jones Hole Area
Jones Hole Trail: open. Snow and muddy conditions may exist.
Gates of Lodore Area
Colorado HWY 318: snow and muddy conditions may exist.
Moffat County HWY 34 & 34N: open. Snow and muddy conditions may exist. Some washboard areas within monument.
Gates of Lodore Trail: open. Snow and muddy conditions may exist. Trail booklet available at trailhead.
Gates of Lodore Campground: open, no water available. Snow and muddy conditions may exist.