Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument is a325 square mile monument
in the northwest corner of Colorado and is the site of one
of the world’s largest concentrations of fossilized dinosaur
bones. As you tour the quarry wall, you will see up to 1,500
fossils. At the Dinosaur Quarry in the visitor’s center
you will find dinosaur remains and a preparation lab. There
also display panels, an audio visual program and talks.
The Dinosaur National Monument also offers several outdoor activities and programs. You can enjoy camping in the Green River Campgrounds or Deerlodge Campgrounds, take a guided or self-guided nature walk, go fishing, backpacking, or even river rafting. The park service also offers evening campfire programs, children’s programs, and during the summers, there are dinosaur talks.
4545 Hwy 40—80 miles west of Craig, CO
www.nps.gov/dino
Open: year round, some areas closed mid- Nov. to mid April due to snow
Photo by Refractor
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