Utahraptor State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $15 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.utah.gov(435) 259-3770
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Utahraptor State Park is a park in Grand County, about 12 miles northwest of Moab.
Visitors come for historic sites, biking, ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — In-Season Hours (3/1 – 11/30) | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Tue–Sun | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
In-Season Hours (3/1 – 11/30): Monday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Off-Season Hours (12/1 – 2/28) Tuesday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visitor Center: WiFi available at Visitor Center
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Access to trails, historic site, quarry, Visitor Center (not required if camping) | $15 |
| Free day-use for all parks (camping not included) | $125 |
| Check-in 3 p.m., Check-out 12 p.m. | $50 |
| Campgrounds: Gastonia Campground - Additional Vehicle — Per vehicle, per night (Max 1 additional vehicle) | $15 |
| Check-in 3 p.m., Check-out 12 p.m. | $30 |
| Campgrounds: Fossil Flats - Additional Vehicle — Per vehicle, per night (Max 1 additional vehicle) | $15 |
Official wording
Day-Use Fees: Day-Use Pass — Per vehicle. Access to trails, historic site, quarry, Visitor Center (not required if camping): $15 Day-Use Fees: Utah State Parks Annual Pass — Utah residents only. Free day-use for all parks (camping not included): $125 Campgrounds: Gastonia Campground - Standard — Per vehicle, per night. Improved RV/trailer access, water and power. 1 camping unit and 8 people max per site. Check-in 3 p.m., Check-out 12 p.m.: $50 Campgrounds: Gastonia Campground - Additional Vehicle — Per vehicle, per night (Max 1 additional vehicle): $15 Campgrounds: Fossil Flats Primitive Camping — Per vehicle, per night. Accessible via Hwy 191 (Dalton Wells/Willow Springs). Designate sites with fire pits only. 1 camping unit and 8 people max per site. Check-in 3 p.m., Check-out 12 p.m.: $30 Campgrounds: Fossil Flats - Additional Vehicle — Per vehicle, per night (Max 1 additional vehicle): $15
Utah park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass (Standard) — $125. Day-use entrance for cardholder + up to 7 guests in one private vehicle, 12 months; Utah residents only; excludes Jordan River OHV SP, This Is The Place Heritage Park and the $2 Antelope Island causeway fee Details
- Senior Annual Pass (65+) — $65. As above, Utah residents 65+ Details
- Veterans with Disabilities Honor Pass — Free. Day-use for qualifying Utah veterans + up to 7 guests in the same vehicle Details
- Digital Day-Use Pass — varies by park. Single-day entry for 1 private vehicle (up to 8 people), valid on the calendar date of purchase Details
From the Utah state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-322-3770
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Park amenities list: Pets on leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia Campground - Standard $50 Per vehicle, per night. Improved RV/trailer access, water and power. 1 camping unit and 8 people max per site. Check-in 3 p.m., Check-out 12 p.m. | — | — | |
| Fossil Flats Primitive Camping $30 Per vehicle, per night. Accessible via Hwy 191 (Dalton Wells/Willow Springs). Designate sites with fire pits only. 1 camping unit and 8 people max per site. Check-in 3 p.m., Check-out 12 p.m. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping Day-Use Fee A Day-use pass is $15 per vehicle. By paying this fee, you have access to all of our trails, historic site, dinosaur quarry and Visitor Center. These can be purchased at the Visitor Center. When Camping: The Day-use pass is not required if camping in the campgrounds. State Parks Annual Pass The Utah State Parks Annual Pass is available for Utah residents only. For $125 or $65 for seniors, you get day-use entry for all Utah State Parks (camping not included). You can purchase one of these at the Visitor Center. Gastonia Campground These sites allow improved RV and trailer access, along with water and power amenities. Visit our Reserve America webpage for site-specific amenities, size and more information! • $50 per vehicle, per night, plus $15 for an additional vehicle per night • Only one camping unit per site • 8 people max. per site • Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. • 14-day limit • Check out 12 p.m. • Check in 3 p.m. Campground amenities: • Partial hookup – electricity and water • Modern showers and restrooms • Potable water at campsites • Back-in and pull-through • Shade structures in Loops 2 and 3 • Dump station • Paved • 50/30/20 Amp service Reserve a site Fossil Flats Primitive Campground Camping access to primitive camping sites is accessible via the state park entrance from Highway 191. Dalton Wells and Willow Springs roads are accessed using this entrance and connector roads. Follow signage within the state park for directions to these roads. Camp only in designated sites with existing fire pits. Do not create new fire pits. • $30 per vehicle, per night, plus $15 for an additional vehicle per night • Only one camping unit per site • 8 people max. per site • Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. • 14-day limit • Check out 12 p.m. • Check in 3 p.m. Campground amenities: • 27 Sites • Back-in and pull-through • Fire-ring • Picnic table • Pit toilets in every loop • Access to a dump station located in the Gastonia Campground *Note: There is NO potable water in the Fossil Flats Improved Primitive Campground. We do have a water bottle filling station at the Visitor Center. Reserve a site Things to Know Camping • Each camping charge covers one vehicle per night. • Extra vehicles cost $15 per night. • Only one camping unit is allowed per site. • Camp only in areas with existing fire pits. • Do not create new campsites. • Check-out is 12 p.m. Check-in is 3 p.m. Fires • Fires are only allowed in existing fire pits, ground fires are not allowed. • Do not leave fires unattended. • Fireworks are prohibited. • Collecting/Cutting firewood within the park is prohibited. Trails • Stay on marked trails/roads; cross-country travel is not allowed. • Be respectful of other users. Wastewater • It is illegal to dump wastewater from campers or trailers onto the ground. • The dump station located in the Gastonia Campground is available to all campers. • Pit toilets are available in every campground loop. • Catholes are prohibited, please use a bathroom or WAG Bag. Emergency Assistance • In case of an accident, dial 911. Showers • Showers are only available for those staying in the Gastonia Campground. • For information on public showers in Moab, visit: discovermoab.com/services/shower-facilities/
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingCampingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsPicnicking
Trails
Things to Do Historic Trail The Utahraptor Historic Trail is home to the Dalton Wells CCC Camp and the Moab Citizen Isolation Center. With shade structures and benches along the way, this 0.5-mile trail contains minimal elevation gain and is perfect for anyone interested in this park’s history. Sovereign Trail System The Sovereign Trail System offers 50 miles of OHV and ATV trails, which include networks of slickrock, singletracks, and connector roads. The central loop is a mix of easy and moderate trails, with small rock ledges and mildly steep hills scattered along the trail. The northern and southern loops are more difficult, with the south loop having a very steep hill. Dalton Wells Dinosaur Quarry The Dalton Wells Dinosaur Quarry Trail leads to the site of where Utahraptor and 8 other species of dinosaur were originally found! With 217ft elevation gain along a 0.8-mile path, this unique journey takes visitors back in time through colorful rock layers of the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods and provides unmatched views of the entire State Park! The trailhead is located at: 38.721952, -109.690499 The road to the trailhead is a rocky dirt road where 4WD and high clearance is recommended. Klonzo Mountain Bike Trails The Klonzo Mountain Bike Trails, built in 2012, are an excellent system with a good mix of trail surfaces at an intermediate skill level. The total mileage for the system is 24 miles. All of the trails are intermediate with small tougher sections with moderate climbs. There are two trailheads (A and B). Both are about 2.5 miles out on the Willow Springs Road, which must be entered through the Utahraptor State Park Entrance. 4-wheel-drive is highly recommended to cross the wash on Willow Springs Road. View trailhead information
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Parking
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Camping access to primitive camping sites is accessible via the state park entrance from Highway 191. Dalton Wells and Willow Springs roads are accessed using this entrance and connector roads. Follow signage within the state park for directions to these roads. Camp only in designated sites with existing fire pits. Do not create new fire pits. • Condition is weather dependent. After heavy rain the road becomes inaccessible
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Moab — about 12 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.7014, -109.6975
- Phone
- (435) 259-3770
- bradwalker1@utah.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Utah State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 19, 2026
- Utah State Parks WordPress REST API, custom post type 'parks', top-level posts with acf.page_type = 'parent' (50 = 46 state parks + 4 State Monuments)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology