Dinosaur National Monument

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.

Things to Do

River Rafting Experience Dinosaur's remote canyons and wilderness by rafting on the Green or Yampa rivers.

Camping in Dinosaur Six campgrounds are located in the monument to give you a variety of options.

Places to Go Covering over 210,000 acres, Dinosaur National Monument offers a wealth of places to explore.

Take a Hike Hiking is a great way to appreciate Dinosaur's scenery and rugged landscape. Miles of trails and cross-country opportunities exist.

See Petroglyphs Dinosaur also preserves traces left by earlier peoples who inhabited the area. Several petroglyph sites are easily viewed.

Learn about Fossils Paleontology is the study of ancient life. Fossils provide insight into the ancient life of the area.