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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.

 

October 9, 2018 Update
Recent rainfall has made many of the unpaved roads in the monument impassable. Travel on unpaved roads in the monument after a rain or snow storm is not recommended due to clay and soft soils that have the consistency of peanut butter on road beds. Weather can be extremely unsettled and variable at Dinosaur during the fall. A warm, dry, day can quickly change to cold, windy, and rainy. Visitors should check the weather before heading out to explore.

 

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: muddy. 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: muddy areas. 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. Campground closes Thursday, October 11 at Noon. More information...
Split Mountain Group Campground: open. Water will be turned off for the season on Thursday, October 11. Winter rates will go into effect. 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.
Rainbow Park Campground: open when accessible by road, no water.

 

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. Watch for snow and ice. 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. Road is not maintained in winter.

 

Gates of Lodore (Colorado)
Colorado Highway 318: muddy.
Moffat County Roads 34 & 34N: muddy. 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...
Gates of Lodore Campground: open. Water will be turned off for winter on Thursday, October 11. Winter rates go into effect.