Hours
**The quarry is now closed for the 2016 season.
The quarry will reopen to the public on March 23, 2017.
Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry
Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry
Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry contains the densest concentration of Jurassic-aged dinosaur bones ever found. Over 12,000 bones (belonging to at least 74 individual dinosaurs) have been excavated at the quarry. Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry has helped paleontologists learn a great deal about the Jurassic period, yet the site presents at least as many mysteries as it helps to solve. Curiously, more than 75% of the bones come from carnivores, primarily Allosaurus fragilis. With more than 46 individual specimens of Allosaurus, scientists have been able to deduce much about how Allosaurus aged and compare individuals to better understand intraspecies diversity. Yet the sheer density of bones proposes many questions. How did the carcasses of so many animals end up in one place, and why are most of them meat-eaters? While many good hypotheses have been presented, they all still have major flaws - the mystery has yet to be solved.
Directions
The quarry is located in the northern part of the San Rafael Swell, 32 miles south of Price, Utah.
Mileage to the Quarry:
Price .......................................... 33
Huntington ................................ 21
U.S. 6 Access ............................ 30
Elmo .......................................... 13
Cleveland .................................. 13
Grand Junction, Colorado ........ 199
Moab ......................................... 147
Vernal ........................................ 146
FROM PRICE: Take Hwy 10 south to the Cleveland/Elmo turnoff and follow the signs. The last 12 miles are on a graded, unpaved road.
FROM HUNTINGTON: Follow Hwy 10 north and take the Cleveland turnoff. In Cleveland, go south toward the San Rafael Swell and follow the signs. The last 13 miles are on graded, unpaved road.
**The unpaved roads may be hazardous when wet.
Admission
Adults (16+) $5
Youth (under 16) FREE
America the Beautiful,
Golden Age, and
Golden Access Pass Holders FREE
Every Kid in a Park
Pass Holders (4th Graders) FREE for student and carload
Leashed pets are allowed outdoors at the quarry.
Be Prepared
Utah is notorious for hot spring, summer and fall days with temperatures ranging from 80 - 100+ degrees. As a result, visitors to remote Utah landscapes should be prepared with plenty of water, sunscreen, and a sun-shielding hat.
The Quarry is located in the northern San Rafael Swell, which is very remote without easy access to gas-stations, restaurants, hospitals, or car mechanics. Have a full tank of gas when driving into the swell, a map, and be wary of the weather. The swell is prone to flashflooding - do not park in washes and avoid muddy, slick roads.
The Quarry provides outstanding opportunities to walk to rock art sites, dinosaur excavations, scenic vistas, and intriguing geologic strata. Come prepared with close-toed hiking or running shoes.
Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry provides on-site picnic tables and drinking water when open.
Contact Us
BLM Price Field Office
125 South 600 West
Price, UT 84501
Phone: (435) 636-3600
Fax: (435) 636-3657
Email: utprmail@blm.gov