Visitor center · Dinosaur, CO

Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado — Dinosaur National Monument

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.

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4545 Hwy 40, Dinosaur, CO 81610
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