Recreation area

Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado

Dinosaur National Monument · Dinosaur · Colorado — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Located near Dinosaur, Colorado, at the base of the Harpers Corner Road, the Canyon Visitor Center is the gateway to the monument's mountains and river canyons. This building is open in summer and closed during the winter. Exhibits and a park film orient visitors to resources, and staff are available to answer questions. A bookstore sells items that can further enhance your experience. Restrooms and water are available seasonally. There are no dinosaur fossil sites on this side of the park.

Getting there

Located on US Hwy 40, two miles east of Dinosaur, CO.

Contact
(970) 374-3000

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.