Camp ObserverDinosaur National Monument
Directions
Dinosaur National Monument is located on the Colorado and Utah border with parts of the monument in both states. Dinosaur fossils are only visible in the Utah portion of the monument, not on the Colorado side.
The Quarry Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall (where you see the dinosaur fossils) are located approximately 7 miles north of Jensen, Utah. The Canyon Visitor Center is located in Dinosaur, Colorado.
Reviews
Dinosaur National Monument campgrounds are nestled among mountains along the Green River, offering quiet sites with notable shade in many areas, enhancing comfort during summer. Campers appreciate the proximity to the river and helpful hosts. While most restrooms remain clean, some visitors have reported issues with cleanliness and trash. Bringing your own drinking water is advised due to limited supplies on site.
Scenic mountain surroundings and river access
Quiet campsites with good shade in many areas
Helpful and kind campground hosts
Inconsistent restroom cleanliness and maintenance
Limited availability of drinking water on-site
Some areas may have issues with trash and garbage
Julie L
Reviewed 17 days ago
Pulled in after dark. Pleased to find that we were close to the bathroom and everything was level and paved sidewalk to get there. We were glad to have our new propane firepit because there was a burn ban. Woke in the morning to a beautiful old cottonwood shading our teardrop camper. Campsite was huge. Views were really lovely. Wish we had had more time. Bathrooms were very clean and private.
Theresa S
Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful park. Great site size. We were not aware that is was in Dinosaur National Monument park. The site we had was perfect. We stayed in late September and it was quiet. It was a perfect site for tents right next to the river. The park is surrounded by beautiful mountains and the petroglyphs were very cool!!!
Susan L
Reviewed a month ago
Gates of Lodore is a small campground mainly used for people floating the Green through Dinosaur. The short nature trail goes to an overlook with a great view of the canyon, but there are no other trails near the campground. Our site (#6) had nice shade for most of the day. I gave the campground 3 stars because it was a nice stop for 1 night, BUT the pit toilets really needed attention, probably because they get a lot more use than the size of the campground would normally suggest. If you are not floating and are looking for a campground in the area, I suggest Crook Campground at Brown’s Park National Wildlife Refuge, about 12 miles away.
Jeff C
Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful campground in a beautiful place.
Edward C
Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful setting, next to the river, mountains beyond. The cottonwoods provided wonderful shade. Bathrooms were single person with flush toilet. Old bathroom, but clean.
Diane F
Reviewed a month ago
It is a beautiful area and we had a quiet and clean campsite for the two nights we stayed in late September. The view of the Green River and surrounding mountains was beautiful too! We will definitely be back as there is lots to do.
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Campgrounds
Dinosaur National Monument has 40 campgrounds, 142 campsites in total.
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