Can you drive through Dinosaur National Monument?

Dinosaur National Monument is closed to the use of all types of all-terrain and off-road vehicles.

Can you swim in the Green river at Dinosaur National Monument?

Taking a dip in a river isn’t always a good idea, of course, and a recent “not so excellent adventure” at Dinosaur National Monument led to not one, but two rescue attempts. Diving and swimming in rivers is strongly discouraged, and wearing a life jacket when rafting is mandatory.

How much does it cost to go to Dinosaur National Monument?

Is Dinosaur National Monument in Utah or Colorado?

Dinosaur National Monument is located in both Colorado and Utah. Each state provides a chance to visit very distinctive areas of the monument. The east side of the monument located in Colorado provides access to deep canyons along the Green and Yampa rivers. Dramatic views are available along the Harpers Corner Road.

How do you explore the Dinosaur National Monument?

The monument’s easy to moderate day hikes are a great way for families to experience the area. Hikes such as the Fossil Discovery Trail, Sound of Silence Trail, and the Desert Voices Trail offer an intimate look at the amazing geology of Dinosaur National Monument.

Where are the fossils at Dinosaur National Monument?

The Quarry Exhibit Hall
More real fossils and footprints are available for viewing at The Quarry Exhibit Hall. This is the site where dinosaur fossils were first discovered in the area in the 1909. Some of the fossils available include a rare baby Stegosaurus, Allosaurus, Apatosaurus and more!

Are there rattlesnakes in Dinosaur National Monument?

A few venomous animals live in the park, including midget-faded rattlesnakes, scorpions and black widow spiders.

Are there bears in Dinosaur National Monument?

You might assume that bears live only in forests or mountains, however, black bears inhabit much of Dinosaur National Monument. Most bears avoid people but can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Bears that are aggressive are often startled, conditioned to eating human food, or are protecting their young.

How long does it take to tour Dinosaur National Monument?

If you just stick to visiting the wall of bones and seeing the fossils, 3 hours is sufficient. If you would like to explore the monument further – which covers over 210,000 acres – you would need more time. There are hiking trails, petroglyph sites, river rafting and much more.

Do I need a reservation for Dinosaur National Monument?

Dinosaur National Monument’s indoor museum of fossilized dinosaur bones will reopen, but reservations are required.

Do you need a reservation for Dinosaur National Monument?

Visitors can reserve a ticket to see the museum at recreation.gov or by phone at 877-444-6777 for $1 per ticket. Same-day tickets must be reserved by 7 a.m. National Park Service (NPS) said the timed ticket reservations will apply only to accessing the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall.

What altitude is Dinosaur National Monument?

Though Dinosaur National Monument incorporates part of the Great Basin high desert, it also includes mountains characteristic of the Rockies. It ranges in elevation from about 4,700 feet along the Green River to 9,005 feet atop Zenobia Peak.