Located on the southeast flank of the Uinta Mountains at the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers, Dinosaur National Monument is a United States National Monument that preserves a treasure trove of fossils in the area. Located on the Utah border with Colorado, Northeastern Utah’s dinosaur legacy comes to life in the park with a variety of activities to enjoy from touring the dinosaur quarry which features an array of ancient bones and fossils, hiking the nature trails, heading on driving tours around the park, white-water river running, backpacking, fishing, mountain biking, bird-watching and photography. Dinosaur National Monument is also a dark park, offering some of the best stargazing and astral viewing in the state.
Dinosaur National Monument, 11625 E 1500 S, Jensen, UT 84035, Phone: 970-374-3000