Dinosaur National Monument Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national monument in Uintah County, Utah and Moffat County, Colorado in the United States
About Dinosaur National Monument
The monument was created in 1915 to protect an extensive deposit of fossilized dinosaur skeletons as well as pictographs dating back 10,000 years. The monument is divided into two districts, the Canyon Area on the east side and the Dinosaur Quarry on the west side. Each district has its own visitor center. Pets are allowed inside the monument but must be on a leash no longer than 6ft (1.8 m). Pets are not allowed inside any buildings or on any hiking trails. Dinosaur National Monument's cultural history dates back 10,000 years. The Yampa and Green Rivers have provided water for survival in an arid country. Indian rock art in the form of petroglyphs and pictographs provide evidence that many people have come before modern travellers. The Fremont Indians lived in the canyons in Dinosa
Top Attractions in Dinosaur National Monument
Explore the best things to see and do in Dinosaur National Monument:
- ★Canyon Area District
- ★Canyon Visitor Center
- ★Commercial guide trips
- ★Dinosaur Quarry District
- ★Quarry Exhibit Hall
Where to Stay in Dinosaur National Monument
- 🏨Deerlodge Park Campground
- 🏨Echo Park Campground
- 🏨Gates of Lodore Campground
- 🏨Green River Campground
- 🏨Jones Hole Creek
- 🏨Rainbow Park Campground
Dinosaur National Monument Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: