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NPS•Dinosaur, CO•14.5h from Austin
Dinosaur NM — Green River CG
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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.
Fee
$24/nt
Hookups
No hookups
Trailer
Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)
Cell Signal
No signal
Water
On-site
Toilets
Yes
Best Season
Apr–Oct
Reservations
Recreation.gov (peak) · First-come off-season
Max Length
30 ft
Highlights
- ▶ Green River cottonwood bottom steps from the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall — world-class sauropod fossils visible in situ
- ▶ Canyon of Lodore access; petroglyphs; dramatic Uinta red-rock country in NW Colorado — entirely distinct from all other CO entries
- ▶ Far from any city; genuine frontier isolation just off US-40
Planning Notes
Echo Park (same monument) is NOT accessible for trailers of any size — Green River CG is the correct base camp for this rig. Max 30 ft. Summer valley heat exceeds 100°F; late April or September are ideal. Flush toilets; no hookups. Dinosaur, CO (2 mi) has fuel.
Contact: (970) 374-3000
Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.