Garden Park Fossil Area
World-famous dinosaur quarry outside Canon City
About
Garden Park Fossil Area is a historically significant paleontological site north of Canon City where iconic dinosaur species including Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Brachiosaurus were first discovered in the 1870s. Managed by the BLM, the site offers self-guided tours of the fossil quarry sites with interpretive signage explaining the remarkable discoveries made here.
Highlights
- Site of landmark Jurassic dinosaur discoveries
- Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus quarries
- Self-guided fossil quarry tours
- Free BLM-managed site
- Interpretive trail with historical signage
- Connects to Royal Gorge Museum in Canon City
Business Info
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Hours
- Year-roundOpen daily, dawn to dusk
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