Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).
Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry
BLM Bureau of Land Management · Hanksville, UT · Dispersed
Conditions
Road Access
Not recorded
Season
Seasonal Closure
Campfires
Not recorded
Boondock Access
Not recorded
The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.
Features
Style
Boondocking
Campground Stats
| Total Sites | 0 |
Location
Description
The Hanksville Burpee Dinosaur Quarry is a significant Late Jurassic dinosaur bonebed located near Hanksville, Utah. This fossil-rich deposit contains numerous sauropod, stegosaur, theropod, and ornithischian remains embedded in Morrison Formation sediments dating to about 150 million years ago. Visitors have the rare opportunity to observe active paleontological excavations and research permitted by BLM and conducted by the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Free guided tours are offered seasonally, allowing the public to see exposed fossils in the quarry and learn about the geology, the types of dinosaurs found, and the scientific process behind fossil discovery. This site provides an exceptional chance to experience real dinosaur paleontology in a natural quarry setting.
Directions
From Hanksville, drive north and west on Cow Dung Road approximately 10 miles. Follow signage to the site. The final stretch is a gravel road; high-clearance vehicles are recommended, especially in wet conditions
Details
| Phone | 435-896-1500 |
| [email protected] |
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