Dinosaurs are everywhere!

Castle Country was once the playground of the dinosaurs. Today it's a playground for dino enthusiasts! Only here will you see the actual dinosaurs in the area where they were found. Plus, area museums have new species that are not on exhibit anywhere else in the world.

Be sure to visit all of Castle Country's Dino sites and museums.

College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum
A must-see stop, the CEU Prehistoric Museum in Price offers extensive paleontological and archaeological exhibits. One of only five accredited museums in the state of Utah, and the only accredited museum located off the Wasatch Front, you can see a large collection of dinosaur skeletons including Utahraptor, Al the Allosaurus and the Animantarx. Here is the place to view interpretative exhibits geared to inform and entertain. Children love the Dino Discovery Area, a place to unearth dinosaur bones or search for pottery sherds, this area is also full of other hands-on activities, coloring pages, games, puppets and more. The Castle Country Information Center (CCRIC) is located in the museum lobby. One of their information specialists can assist you with a variety of information needs including input on local sites and attractions.

Museum Summer Hours: (April 1st - September 30th) 9 am to 6 pm 7 days a week,

Winter Hours: (October 1st – March 31st) 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday - closed Sunday.

Call 435-613-5060 or 800-817-9949 for current admission rates, or information about annual membership. See the Museum website for more information.

Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry
The Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, a national natural landmark, is one of the world's foremost dinosaur fossil sources. Recognized as the primary source of flesh-eating Allosaur skeletons, the site features a visitor center, guided tours, dinosaur walks, and a picnic area. The Quarry is 30 miles south of Price.

Museum of the San Rafael
The paleontology hall at the Museum of the San Rafael displays many dinosaurs that once tromped and played in Castle Country's hills. Other exhibits of interest showcase the area's minerals and animals. Learn more about the geology of the San Rafael Swell, Indian artifacts and history.

Dinosaur Diamond
Dinosaur Diamond is named for the rough diamond shape of this remarkable area, stretching from Eastern Utah into Western Colorado. The dinosaur diamond connects you to major dinosaur attractions and National Scenic Byways. Visit the official Dinosaur Diamond web page.

Dino Prints
Dinosaur footprints are best viewed in one of the area museums. After seeing them if you want to venture out and see prints still in the stone where they were made, you'll want to visit the San Rafael Swell. There you'll find two sites where dinosaur footprints are still in the "wild." You'll need good directions, so be sure to print out the ones on our site. For the optimal experience visit the area with a local guide service. The rock art guides can plan your trip to include seeing the dinosaur prints in the San Rafael.