What are the hours at Dinosaur National Monument?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Dinosaur National Monument Hours)

How much does it cost to enter Dinosaur National Monument?

Dinosaur National Monument charges $25 per vehicle, $15 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Dinosaur National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Dinosaur National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Dinosaur National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Dinosaur National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Dinosaur National Monument is partially closed. Echo Park Road and Campground Closure

National Monument · CO,UT

Partially closed

Dinosaur National Monument is partially closed.

Why this statusEcho Park Road and Campground Closure

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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150 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed here.

Type: National Monument
State: CO,UT
Nearest town: Jensen

About Dinosaur National Monument

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.

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Visitor info

Address11625 E 1500 S, Jensen, UT 84035

Phone(435) 781-7700

Websitewww.nps.gov/dino/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Dinosaur National Monument Hours

Entrance fee$25 per vehicle, $15 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereDinosaur National Monument is located on the Colorado and Utah border with parts of the monument in both states. Dinosaur fossils are only visible in the Utah portion of the monument, not on the Colorado side. The Quarry Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall (where you see the dinosaur fossils) are located approximately 7…

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How we read this status

We derive Dinosaur National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Echo Park Road and Campground Closure Full method: how we check park status.