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This address is for the Quarry Visitor Center which is the primary destination for many visitors to Dinosaur National Monument. Please note that if you search Dinosaur National Monument on many map programs, they will send you to either Monument Headquarters in Dinosaur, Colorado or the geographic center of the monument near Echo Park.
Dinosaur National Monument has two visitor centers. The Quarry Visitor Center on the Utah side of the monument is the starting point to see dinosaur fossils. The Canyon Visitor Center in the Colorado portion of the monument is the gateway to the canyon country.
One Monument in Two States Dinosaur National Monument is spread over 210,000 acres along the Colorado and Utah border. Each part of the monument offers different experiences and things to see. Dinosaur Fossils If you want to see dinosaur fossils, visit the Utah side of the monument. Utah State Highway 149 takes visitors from US Highway 40 in Jensen, Utah into the monument and to the Quarry Visitor Center. Depending on the season, you may either drive to the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall or in summer, a shuttle bus will take you. Canyons and Rivers For spectacular canyon country scenery, visit the Colorado side of the monument. The Harpers Corner Road is a 31-mile (50 km) scenic drive that includes overlooks of the Yampa and Green rivers. The short Harpers Corner Trail at the road's end reveals the most dramatic views. For those with a high-clearance vehicle, the drive to Echo Park takes you into the depths of the river canyons. More Information
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Last updated: September 16, 2024