Dinosaur National Monument
Closure See 2 current alerts
Current alerts (2)
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Closure
Echo Park Road and Campground Closure
Echo Park Road is temporarily closed to motorized vehicles from the junction with the Harpers Corner Road to Echo Park Campground due to significant storm damage. The Echo Park Campground is also temporarily closed to camping due to road damage.
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Closure
Rainbow Park Closure
The Rainbow Park Road, Rainbow Park Campground, and Rainbow Park Boat Ramp are closed as of September 25, 2026 due to significant storm damage until repairs are completed, likely through spring of 2027. The 3/4-mile Rainbow Park Road is closed to vehicles from the junction with the Island Park Road to the Rainbow Park Campground and boat ramp. The Island Park Road remains open to Ruple Ranch.
Hours
Dinosaur National Monument Hours
| Every day | All Day |
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The outdoor areas in the monument is open 24 hours per day. Facilities such as visitor centers and the Quarry Exhibit Hall have specific hours of operation. Visit the Operating Hours & Seasons page for more information on facility hours. Some areas of the monument may close in the winter due to snow.
Visitor centers
Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado Closed today
Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado
Today: Closed (Winter & Spring Closure, Oct 18 – May 15)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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The Canyon Visitor Center is open daily during the summer season. This typically lasts from mid-May to late September. Depending on staffing, the visitor center may be open on Saturdays and Sundays either before or after the main season. This visitor center is closed in winter.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado
Quarry Visitor Center - Utah
Quarry Visitor Center - Utah
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Holiday (closed)
- Dec 1 – Feb 28: Winter Hours
The Quarry Visitor Center is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Our Standard Hours, effective daily in Spring and Fall, are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These hours change seasonally in Summer and Winter (see the seasonal exceptions below for specific dates).
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Quarry Visitor Center - Utah
Quarry Exhibit Hall - Utah
Quarry Exhibit Hall - Utah
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Holiday Closure (closed)
- Dec 1 – Feb 28: Winter Hours
The Quarry Exhibit Hall is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Our Standard Hours, effective daily in Spring and Fall, are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These hours change seasonally in Summer and Winter (see the seasonal exceptions below for specific dates).
About this park
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.