Campground

Green River Campground, Dinosaur

Jensen, Utah

Cottonwood-shaded riverside camp near the dinosaur quarry.

Price
From about US$24 a night (recreation.gov listing, check current rate)
Booking
Best to book
Sites
80
Green River Campground, Dinosaur
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The Utah-side campground at Dinosaur National Monument, under cottonwoods along the Green River and the closest camp to the Quarry Exhibit Hall. The monument warns that black bears are about, so food storage matters. Stay for the river light rather than rush through.

Good to know

  • Store food properly, black bears are active
  • Visit the quarry early, before the crowds
  • Generators only 7am to 9pm
Best time
Spring or autumn
Open
Main season spring to autumn
Getting there
Sealed road from Jensen, suits any vehicle
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Dump station
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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