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Dinosaur

United States

Dinosaur

LocationUnited States
RegionColorado, Utah
TypeNational Monument
Coordinates40.3750°, -108.9910°
EstablishedOctober 4, 1915
Area850.17
Nearest CityVernal (20 mi)
Major CityGrand Junction (90 mi)
Entrance Fee25

About Dinosaur

Dinosaur National Monument preserves over 1,500 dinosaur fossils and spectacular canyon country along the Green and Yampa Rivers. The monument is famous for its Fossil Discovery Trail and the Quarry Exhibit Hall, which displays over 1,500 dinosaur bones still embedded in the cliff face. Managed by the National Park Service, the monument also protects significant paleontological, geological, and cultural resources. The rugged landscape offers excellent opportunities for river rafting, hiking, and camping.