Dinosaur National Monument – Update

This building houses 1,500 dinosaur bones in a cliff. It will OPEN on October 4th, 2011.

On September 28th, 2011, the Quarry Visitor Center opened. This is not the building that houses the famous cliff wall of dinosaur bones. That building is called the Quarry Exhibit Hall and it is not open yet. The Quarry Exhibit Hall is located one half mile from the new visitor center. 

The Quarry Exhibit Hall will open on October 4th, 2011.

The park recommends that you postpone your visit until at least October 4th if at all possible. If that is not an option, a few dinosaur fossils can be seen along the Fossil Discovery Trail. Click the link below.

More information on the Fossil Discovery Trail…

Pre-Grand Opening Shuttle Schedule
Now through approximately October 3rd

All visitors must use the shuttle bus. The free shuttle departs from the Temporary Visitor Center until September 28th. Starting on September 28th the new Quarry visitor center will be open and the Temporary Visitor Center will close. The Quarry visitor center is located 2 miles inside the monument from the park entrance. Rangers are stationed on the trail to point out dinosaur bones. The last shuttle to the trailhead leaves the visitor center at 1:15. The trail is closed for the day at 2:15.

2011 Fall Caravan Schedule
In early October it is expected that the Quarry Exhibit Hall will reopen. Please check back this summer if you are planning a fall or winter trip to the monument for an updated schedule.

Call (435) 781-7700 x0 and rangers will be happy to assist you.

2011 Fall Caravan Schedule
In early October it is expected that the Quarry Exhibit Hall will reopen. Please check back this summer if you are planning a fall or winter trip to the monument for an updated schedule.

Call (435) 781-7700 x0 and rangers will be happy to assist you.

Please Note: The monument is over 210,000 acres in size, but theconstruction zone/dinosaur fossil area encompasses less than 100 acres, located on the west side of the park in Utah. 99% the park contains no dinosaur fossil exhibits. The rest of the park is famous for sweeping scenery, rushing rivers, dramatic canyons, and a rich cultural history.

The Plan Your Visit and Things to Do pages have more information about activities within Dinosaur National Monument, including ranger-led programs, hiking, petroglyph viewing, and river rafting.

The Quarry Exhibit Hall was closed six years ago due to structural damage caused by expansive soils. When the rehabilitation project is completed this fall, over 1500 prepared dinosaur bones will once again see the light of day. The bones are currently protected inside a massive plywood box that is not open to tours.