National Geographic Destination Guide
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Locator Map: Rocky Mountain National Park

Dinosaur National Monument


Dinosaur, Colorado

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Apatosaurus, Diplodocus, Stegosaurus—these Jurassic period giants once roamed here. Whitewater rafting on Green and Yampa Rivers and Fremont pictographs and petroglyphs are also featured. 211,141 acres [85,445.7 hectares], part in Utah. Facilities include 134 campsites, boating, fishing, picnic areas, handicapped access. Open all year; most campsites open May-Oct. Dinosaur Quarry on Utah Hwy. 149, off US 40, about 220 miles [354 kilometers] from Rocky Mountain NP. +1 970 374 3000.










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