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Dinosaur National Monument
Directions to Canyon Area Visitor Center

From Denver

There are several options depending on your available time. The most direct route is to travel west on Interstate 70 to Rifle, Colorado. Take the exit for Highway 13, and follow 13 north toward Meeker. About 40 miles past Rifle, take a left on Highway 64 west toward Rangely. Follow 64 west to Dinosaur, Colorado (about 78 miles). In Dinosaur, turn east (right) on Highway 40, travel 2 miles to Harpers Corner Road. Turn north (left) on Harpers Corner Road and make the first right into the parking lot. Driving time from Denver is about 5 hours.

From Salt Lake City

Take I-80 east out of the city. Follow I-80 for approximately 25 miles, and then take the exit for Highway 40 east toward Vernal. Follow 40 east to Vernal (about 160 miles). Go through Vernal and follow 40 east to Dinosaur, Colorado (about 40 miles past Vernal). The Canyon Area Visitor Center is located 2 miles east of Dinosaur, Colorado at the intersection of Harpers Corner Road. Driving time from Salt Lake City is about 4 1/2 hours.

Picture of lizard resting on a rock.  

Did You Know?
Dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago, but lizards are still a common sight at Dinosaur National Monument. The small, inquisitive reptiles have endured on Earth for more than 300 million years, far outlasting their giant cousins.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST