Dinosaur National Monument announced Wednesday their plan to further increase recreational access. Beginning Sunday, June 7th, Dinosaur will reopen access to campgrounds, backcountry, and river use. The announcement noted the following: River trips including permitted daily trips through Split Mountain Canyon and multi day trips on the Green and Yampa Rivers will resume. Developed campgrounds at Split Mountain, Green River, Echo Park, Deerlodge Park, and Gates of Lodore will be open for camping and have drinking water and restrooms available. Rainbow Park Campground will also reopen with vault toilets. Backcountry camping will resume. All monument roads and trails are open. Restrooms are available in all developed campgrounds as well as other locations. Drinking water is available in all developed campgrounds except Rainbow Park. All monument visitor centers, and the Quarry Exhibit Hall remain closed. All ranger-guided programs including night sky programs are suspended until further notice. “The camping and river recreation at Dinosaur are outstanding – I and the employees of the monument are excited that access to these spectacular places will resume,” shares monument superintendent Paul Scolari. “We commend our local communities and visitors for their continuing patience as we increase access to the park in phases and thank local public health and elected officials for their support as we have navigated management of the monument through the COVID response.”
