Directions: From Denver: The most direct route is to travel west on Interstate 70 to Rifle, Colorado. Take the exit for Highway 13, and follow Highway 13 north toward Meeker. Turn left on Highway 64, about 40 miles past Rifle. Follow 64 west to Dinosaur, Colorado (about 78 miles). Turn east (right) in Dinosaur, onto Highway 40. Travel east on Highway 40 for 2 miles. Turn north (left) on Harpers Corner Road at the signs and make the first right into the parking lot. Driving time from Denver is about 5 hours. From Salt Lake City: Take I-80 east out of the city. Follow I-80 for approximately 25 miles, and then take the exit for Highway 40 east toward Vernal. Follow 40 east to Vernal (about 160 miles). Go through Vernal and follow 40 east to Dinosaur, Colorado (about 40 miles past Vernal). The Canyon Area Visitor Center is located 2 miles east of Dinosaur, Colorado at the intersection of Harpers Corner Road. Driving time from Salt Lake City is about 4 1/2 hours.
Attraction Amenities
Cost of Admission: Private, Non-commercial vehicle: $10, valid for 7 consecutive days. Motorcycle: $5 for single rider, $10 for double rider, valid for 7 consecutive days. Individual (Hiker, bicyclist): $5, valid for 7 consecutive days. Dinosaur National Monument Pass: $20
Attraction Activities: Birding, Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Natural Wildlife Viewing, Swimming
Hours: Canyon Area Visitor Center (near Dinosaur, Colorado): September 3 through October 26, 10:30am-4:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays. Temporary Visitor Center (near Jensen, Utah): Labor Day-Memorial Day Weekend
8:30am-4:30pm, daily. Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day Weekend, 8:30am-4:30pm, daily
Dates Closed: Canyon Area Visitor Center (near Dinosaur, Colorado): closed Monday-Friday. October 27, closed for the winter season. Temporary Visitor Center (near Jensen, Utah): closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, December 26 and New Years Day
Attraction Type: Archaeological Site, Fossil Dig, Historic Attractions, Marker/Interpretive station, Monument/Statue, Museum, Museum Historical, Museum Science, Nature Interpretive Center, Nature Tours, Paleontology Site, Ruins, Scenic Highway/Byway, Siteseeing Tours
Attraction Facility Amenities: Brochures, Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Interpretive Displays, Lodging on Site, Maps Available, Parking, Printed Guides Available, Restrooms, Self-Guided Tours
Attraction Price: $
Payment Methods: Cash
Recreation Amenities
Recreation Type: Adventure/Backcountry Guide, Archaeological Site, Nature Experience, Nature Preserve, Nature Tours, Protected Species Habitat, River Raft Trips, Scenic Highway/Byway, Water Recreation
Recreation Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Natural Wildlife Viewing, Swimming
Recreation Price: $
Payment Methods: Cash
Cost of Admission: Private, Non-commercial vehicle: $10, valid for 7 consecutive days. Motorcycle: $5 for single rider, $10 for double rider, valid for 7 consecutive days. Individual (Hiker, bicyclist): $5, valid for 7 consecutive days. Dinosaur National Monument Pass: $20
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm, daily. Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day Weekend, 8:30am-4:30pm, daily
$ - Less than $100 | $$ - $101 - $200 | $$$ - $201 and Up