Dinosaur National Monument
National Monument · CO, UT
Park Closure · Rainbow Park Closure
The Rainbow Park Road, Rainbow Park Campground, and Rainbow Park Boat Ramp are closed as of September 25, 2026 due to significant storm damage until repairs are completed, likely through spring of 2027. The 3/4-mile Rainbow Park Road is closed to vehicles from the junction with the Island Park Road to the Rainbow Park Campground and boat ramp. The Island Park Road remains open to Ruple Ranch.
150 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed here. Their fossils are still embedded in the rocks. Today, mountains, desert, and rivers flowing in canyons support a variety of life. Petroglyphs reveal the lives and connections of Indigenous people to this land. Homesteaders and outlaws found refuge here. Whether your passion is science, adventure, history, or scenery, Dinosaur offers much to explore.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/dino
- Location
- Dinosaur National Monument (40.507, -108.933)
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Passport stamp locations
- Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado
- Quarry Visitor Center - Utah
Hours
Dinosaur National Monument Hourstoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
The outdoor areas in the monument is open 24 hours per day. Facilities such as visitor centers and the Quarry Exhibit Hall have specific hours of operation. Visit the Operating Hours & Seasons page for more information on facility hours. Some areas of the monument may close in the winter due to snow.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Canyon Visitor Center - Coloradotoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Quarry Exhibit Hall - Utahtoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Quarry Visitor Center - Utahtoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Fossil Discovery Trail: A Journey Through Time30–60 minutes · 6 stops
Hike through millions of years of geologic time on the Fossil Discovery Trail. Each rocker layer shows evidence of former ecosystems and extinct plant and animals that lived in landscapes quite different from what we see today. Long ago, dynamic forces pushed and tilted these layers upward. Then erosion exposed the layers as colorful mounds and ridges, full of signs of ancient life.
Harpers Corner Driving Tour60–120 minutes · 11 stops
Despite the name, there is more to the monument than dinosaurs. The Harpers Corner Road will introduce you to an area that features rolling sagebrush covered slopes and the canyon country of the Green and Yampa rivers.
Harpers Corner Trail: Tour of the Canyons30–120 minutes · 17 stops
Welcome to the Canyon Country of Dinosaur National Monument. This guide is numbered to the points of interest along the Harpers Corner Trail, which leads to sweeping views of the canyons.
Passage to the Gates of Lodore45–90 minutes · 18 stops
Gates of Lodore is located on the northern tip of Dinosaur National Monument. It is a long drive to the area and the wild, remote country adds to its sense of isolation. Here, the Green River, after winding across the broad valley known as Browns Park, turns toward the south and makes a direct path into the mountains in front of it. The Green enters into deep canyons filled with rapids that challenged Major John Wesley Powell who passed through here in 1869 on his voyage down the Green and Colorado Rivers.
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $25.00
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants. Admission is good for seven consecutive days. You can come and go any time with your seven-day pass.
- Motorcycle — $20.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. You can come and go any time with your seven-day pass.
- Per Person — $15.00
Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Admission is good for seven consecutive days. You can come and go any time with your seven-day pass.
- Non-commercial Groups — $25.00
Non-commercial group fees (per vehicle): Vehicle capacity of 15 or less: $25 Vehicle capacity of 16-25: $15 per person age 16 and older, not to exceed $60. Vehicle capacity of 26+: $15 per person age 16 and older, not to exceed $150. You may use Annual and Lifetime passes. A pass will cover the pass holder and up to three people traveling with the group. Pass is valid for reentry for 7 days.
- Education/Academic Groups — Free