Dinosaur National Monument Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Visitors per year: 304.5 thous.Elevation: 5495 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°30'33"N, 108°58'59"W
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ColoradoUnited States

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Dinosaur National Monument Top Attractions

Dinosaur National Monument Attractions - What to See and Explore

Dinosaur National Monument offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Quarry Visitor Center, Gates of Lodore, Zenobia Peak, Dinosaur Quarry Visitor Center. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Day trips

Dinosaur National Monument – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Dinosaur National Monument, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum (Vernal), Vernal Utah Temple (Vernal), Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge.

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  • vernal utah temple29 milesW
  • browns park national wildlife refuge21 milesN
  • flaming gorge dam flaming gorge national recreation area36 milesNW
  • st pauls episcopal church and lodge vernal29 milesW

Best Time To Visit Dinosaur National Monument

Learn when is the best time to travel to Dinosaur National Monument weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January. Most of it rains in May and October.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Best Ways to Experience the Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Dinosaur National Monument?

Where to next? Visit colorado Colorado region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.