the fossilized skull of camarasaurus dinosaur — Over 1500 fossilized bones of various dinosaurs are still embedded in the cliff face including a skull and several neck vertebrae of a camarasaurus NPS Photo / Dan Johnson

Dinosaur National Monument

National Monument · Colorado · National Park Service

Camping

150 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed here. Their 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.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking · Hiking

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping · Group Camping · RV Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone: 4357817700
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Archeology · Arts · Photography · Explorers and Expeditions · Westward Expansion · Homesteading · Ancient Seas · Animals · Birds · Elk · Fish · Canyons and Canyonlands · Forests and Woodlands · Coniferous Forests · Fossils and Paleontology · Dinosaur · Geology · Mountains · Natural Sounds · Night Sky · River and Riparian · Scenic Views · Thickets and Shrublands · Trails · Unique Species · Endangered · Watersheds · Wilderness

Activities & features: Astronomy · Stargazing · Road Biking · Car or Front Country Camping · Fishing · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Auto · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Off-Trail Permitted Hiking · Paddling · Canoeing · Canoe or Kayak Camping · Kayaking · Stand Up Paddleboarding · Whitewater Rafting · Junior Ranger Program · Skiing · Cross-Country Skiing · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store