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Utahraptor State Park, Moab, UT
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Utahraptor State Park

A Utah state park about 15 miles northwest of Moab, known for a major dinosaur fossil site and off-road trails.

Moab, UT · Moab, UT

About Utahraptor State Park

Utahraptor State Park sits roughly 15 miles northwest of Moab. Its excavation site holds a large concentration of dinosaur bones, with more than 5,500 recovered from over ten species during about 45 years of digging. Visitors can also see the Dalton Wells CCC history and the Moab Isolation Center site, and can ride, hike, or camp in the surrounding desert. Day-use access costs a per-vehicle fee and includes trails, the historic site, the quarry, and the Visitor Center.

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  • #paleontology
  • #off-roading
  • #hiking
  • #mountain biking

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