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.
Current Alerts
- DangerNo Wood or Charcoal Fires Allowed - Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect
Due to the extremely dry conditions and high fire danger all fires are prohibited. Only petroleum or propane-fueled stoves or grills are allowed in backcountry/river campsites, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Fireworks are never allowed. Smoke only inside vehicles.
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Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Geology OverviewSun Aug 23 2026This talk takes place at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop on the Jensen, UT side of the park. Visitors can take a 5-minute shuttle ride from the Quarry Visitor Center to the Exhibit Hall to hear the talk. Visitors with pets or accessibility needs should ask a ranger for directions to drive a personal vehicle to the Exhibit Hall.
- Create Your Own Arrowhead ActivityTue Aug 25 2026Meet on the back patio of the Quarry Visitor Center, located 7 miles (11 km) north of Jensen, Utah, off Highway 149.
- Evening Program: Carnegie Quarry QuarrelsTue Aug 25 2026Evening programs are located in the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the park. Talks are given from the Green River Campfire Circle, near Loop B Site 22, across from the restrooms.
- Saurian Cinema: A History of Dinosaurs in the MoviesTue Aug 25 2026Meet in the Quarry Visitor Center theater, located 7 miles (11 km) north of Jensen, Utah, off Highway 149.
- Evening Program: When Dinosaurs Got a MakeoverWed Aug 26 2026Evening programs are located in the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the park. Talks are given from the Green River Campfire Circle, near Loop B Site 22, across from the restrooms.
- Night Sky ProgramWed Aug 26 2026Meet at the plastic benches inside the closed loop at the south end of the Split Mountain Campground.
- Pollinator Pathways ProgramWed Aug 26 2026Meet at the Josie Morris Cabin at the end of the 10-mile Cub Creek Road Scenic Drive. Limited parking, no large RVs or trailers.
- Evening Program: Seeing in the DarkSat Aug 29 2026Evening programs are located in the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the park. Talks are given from the Green River Campfire Circle, near Loop B Site 22, across from the restrooms.
- Night Sky ProgramSat Aug 29 2026Meet at the plastic benches inside the closed loop at the south end of the Split Mountain Campground.
- Create Your Own Fossil ImpressionSun Aug 30 2026This program takes place at the Quarry Exhibit Hall on the Jensen, UT side of the park. Visitors can take a 5-minute shuttle ride from the Quarry Visitor Center to the Exhibit Hall to attend. Visitors with pets or accessibility needs should ask a ranger for directions to drive a personal vehicle to the Exhibit Hall.
- Discovering Dinosaurs: Claws & JawsSun Aug 30 2026This program takes place at the Quarry Exhibit Hall on the Jensen, UT side of the park. Visitors can take a 5-minute shuttle ride from the Quarry Visitor Center to the Exhibit Hall to attend. Visitors with pets or accessibility needs should ask a ranger for directions to drive a personal vehicle to the Exhibit Hall.
- Evening Program: Powell and PalsSun Aug 30 2026Evening programs are located in the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the park. Talks are given from the Green River Campfire Circle, near Loop B Site 22, across from the restrooms.
- Evening Program: Carnegie Quarry QuarrelsTue Sep 01 2026Evening programs are located in the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the park. Talks are given from the Green River Campfire Circle, near Loop B Site 22, across from the restrooms.
- Evening Program: When Dinosaurs Got a MakeoverWed Sep 02 2026Evening programs are located in the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the park. Talks are given from the Green River Campfire Circle, near Loop B Site 22, across from the restrooms.
- Night Sky ProgramWed Sep 02 2026Meet at the plastic benches inside the closed loop at the south end of the Split Mountain Campground.
- Evening Program: Going BattyFri Sep 04 2026Evening programs are located in the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the park. Talks are given from the Green River Campfire Circle, near Loop B Site 22, across from the restrooms.
- Evening Program: Seeing in the DarkSat Sep 05 2026Evening programs are located in the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the park. Talks are given from the Green River Campfire Circle, near Loop B Site 22, across from the restrooms.
- Night Sky ProgramSat Sep 05 2026Meet at the plastic benches inside the closed loop at the south end of the Split Mountain Campground.
- Evening Program: Powell and PalsSun Sep 06 2026Evening programs are located in the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the park. Talks are given from the Green River Campfire Circle, near Loop B Site 22, across from the restrooms.