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The Top 14 Natural Monuments in Uintah County

Uintah County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 14

beautiful natural monuments in Uintah County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Quarry Exhibit Hall

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The Quarry Exhibit is without a question THE place to visit when you are in Dinosaur National Monument. Not only will you find a lot of interesting information, you will …

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Quarry Visitor Center

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The Quarry Visitor Center is located at the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument. It offers some great information, exhibits and a little souvenir shop. You can get maps and …

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Morrison Formation

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The Morrison Formation is part of the Fossil Discovery Trail and probably the most special one: walk up the rocky stairs and examine the cliff wall next to you. Look …

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Fossil Discovery Trailhead (Quarry)

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The Fossil Discovery Trail starts at the Quarry Exhibit and ends down at the Quarry Visitor Center. Over 1.2 miles (one way) it takes you to different formations that are …

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Split Mountain CG & Desert Voices Trailhead

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Split Mountain Campground is one of two established campground on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument. It is located at the shore of the Green River and sites are …

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Swelter Shelter and rock art

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At the Swelter Shelter site, you can explore a large number of different petroglyphs (carvings) and pictograms (paintings) on the surrounding rock walls. The hike to the site is just …

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Desert Voices Trail

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The Desert Voices Trail is a 1.7-mile roundtrip that takes you into the backcountry of Dinosaur National Monument. It provides you with stunning views of Split Mountain and geological features. …

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Box Canyon Trail

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The 0.25-mile (out and back) Box Canyon Trail leads into a shady box canyon that's great for exploring with the kids, especially on hot summer days. Here you'll find great …

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Lizard Petroglyph

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The lizard petroglyph is one of the most prominent relics of rock art in Dinosaur National Monument. It was carved by the Fremont people who lived in the Cub Creek …

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Cub Creek Petroglyphs

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A very short stroll leads to a lot of interesting petroglyphs in smaller to large sizes showing humans and animals in different scenes. Take a closer look up the walls as you might spot some more cliff drawings.

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The Top 14 Natural Monuments in Uintah County

Quarry Exhibit Hall

Quarry Visitor Center

Morrison Formation

Fossil Discovery Trailhead (Quarry)

Split Mountain CG & Desert Voices Trailhead

Swelter Shelter and rock art

Desert Voices Trail

Box Canyon Trail

Lizard Petroglyph

Cub Creek Petroglyphs

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