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Dinosaur National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle, 7 days
- $25[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- July[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 315,725[3]
- Campgrounds
- 9[4]
Dinosaur National Monument is a National Park System unit in Colorado and Utah[5]. NPS lists a $25 entrance fee for a private vehicle[1], and the outdoor areas are open 24 hours per day[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $25 |
| Motorcycle[7] | $20 |
| Per Person[8] | $15 |
| Non-commercial Groups[9] | $25 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[10] | $45 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[11].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[12] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[12] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[12] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[12] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[12] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[12] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[12] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[12] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[12] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS says the outdoor areas are open 24 hours per day, while visitor centers and the Quarry Exhibit Hall keep their own hours[6]. Some areas may close in winter because of snow[6]. In 2025 the busiest month was July with 69,608 recreation visits[2]. The quietest month was February with 4,197[2]. NPS describes a semiarid climate, with January temperatures averaging 0°F to 30°F and July temperatures averaging 50°F to 100°F[13]. Summer thunderstorms may bring heavy downpours and localized flooding[13].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 4,768 |
| February | 4,197 |
| March | 7,548 |
| April | 14,211 |
| May | 30,950 |
| June | 52,604 |
| July | 69,608 |
| August | 60,693 |
| September | 34,883 |
| October | 18,306 |
| November | 10,292 |
| December | 7,665 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list 9 campground records in the monument[4]. Green River Campground has 81 sites, and Echo Park Campground has 23 sites[4]. NPS lists nightly individual-site fees from $6 to $24[4].
- Green River Campground, 81 sites[4]
- Echo Park Campground, 23 sites
- Gates of Lodore Campground, 21 sites
- Gates of Lodore Campground, 19 sites
- Deerlodge Park Campground, 8 sites
- Deerlodge Park Campground, 7 sites
- Rainbow Park Campground, 5 sites
- Split Mountain Group Campground, 5 sites
- Rainbow Park Campground, 4 sites
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, where pets are allowed they must be in a crate or cage or on a leash of six feet or less[14]. Pets are barred from public buildings, public transportation and designated swimming beaches, and service animals are excepted[14]. A park may restrict pets in further areas, so check the official park page[14]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 14 of its 28 listed things to do[15].
Before you go
- NPS lists a private vehicle fee of $25, good for seven consecutive days[1].
- The monument accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[11]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[12].
- A Per Person fee of $15 covers one visitor with no car, and youth 15 and under are admitted free[8].
- NPS lists 3 visitor centers, so check facility hours before you go[16][6].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm them on the official NPS park page before a trip.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Dinosaur National Monument?
- NPS lists $25 for a private vehicle[1], $20 for a motorcycle[7] and $15 per person for visitors with no car[8]. Confirm current fees on the official NPS page.
- When is the busiest time to visit?
- In 2025 the busiest month was July with 69,608 recreation visits, and the quietest was February with 4,197[2].
- Are dogs allowed at Dinosaur National Monument?
- Where pets are allowed, the national NPS pet rule requires a leash no longer than six feet or a crate or cage[14]. NPS lists pets as permitted on 14 of 28 things to do[15].
- Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
- Yes, the monument accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[11]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[12].
- Is the monument open all day?
- NPS says the outdoor areas are open 24 hours per day, but the visitor centers and the Quarry Exhibit Hall keep set hours[6].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $25. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 359,560, 2022: 351,019, 2023: 326,529, 2024: 322,113, 2025: 315,725. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Dinosaur National Monument (list on this page). National Park Service
- Dinosaur National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Colorado and Utah. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Dinosaur National Monument Hours: The outdoor areas in the monument is open 24 hours per day. Facilities such as visitor centers and the Quarry Exhibit Hall have specific hours of operation. Visit the Operating Hours & Seasons page for... National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Non-commercial Groups: $25. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $45. National Park Service
- Dinosaur National Monument accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Dinosaur National Monument. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 28 things to do at Dinosaur National Monument: Hike the Jones Hole Trail, Be a Dinosaur Junior Ranger, Hike the Confluence Trail, Hike to the Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs, Picnicking in Dinosaur, Hike the Gates of Lodore Trail, Hike the Harpers... National Park Service
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 3 (Canyon Visitor Center - Colorado, Quarry Visitor Center - Utah, Quarry Exhibit Hall - Utah). National Park Service