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Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry

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…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 38.452204, -110.790621

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Behind the Reef Trail
  • Quandry Canyon Trailhead
  • Hidden Splendor Trailhead
  • Segars Hole View point
  • Tomsich Butte TH
  • Copper Globe Trailhead

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry reservable?

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Where is Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry?

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