Children's Museums

Dinosaur Tracks

Name: Dinosaur Tracks
Address: Parowan, UT 84761, Parowan, UT, US
Telephone: (435) 865-3000
Rating: 4

★★★★☆ 4 (370 reviews)

📍 Parowan, UT 84761

📞 (435) 865-3000

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

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About Dinosaur Tracks

Dinosaur Tracks is a children's museum in Parowan, UT. The site features hadrosaur dinosaur footprints embedded in boulders, representing prehistoric tracks from an ancient sea bed, making it a direct geological window into dinosaur behavior and movement patterns. Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 370 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Dinosaur Track Recreation Site
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Ancient hadrosaur footprints, marked trails, stunning rock formations
Admission: Free
Location: 11 miles off I-15, near Parowan Gap Petroglyphs

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The site features hadrosaur dinosaur footprints embedded in boulders, representing prehistoric tracks from an ancient sea bed, making it a direct geological window into dinosaur behavior and movement patterns
⭐The attraction is located approximately 11 miles off Interstate 15 near Parowan, Utah, with immediate proximity to Parowan Gap Petroglyphs just a few miles away, creating a combined prehistoric learning experience spanning both dinosaur and human history
⭐The site is completely free admission with self-guided exploration via marked metal dinosaur post signage, accessible via paved roads with a small parking area, making it an economical archaeological site for public education
⭐The dinosaur tracks are significantly larger than the metal marker posts that indicate their locations, requiring careful observation and detailed mapping to successfully locate and identify the prints

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Bring a detailed map or GPS coordinates before visiting—trail locations are poorly marked and many visitors struggle to locate the dinosaur footprints. The metal marker posts are small compared to the actual tracks, so look carefully at the ground around each post.
🕐Visit on weekday mornings (like Thursday morning) to have the site nearly to yourself. This is especially important since the footprints can be hard to spot and require careful observation without distractions.
💡Plan to visit both Dinosaur Tracks and Parowan Gap Petroglyphs together as a combo outing—they're only a few miles apart on paved roads. This creates a more complete prehistoric experience and makes the trip more worthwhile.
💬There are no restrooms on-site, so plan accordingly before arriving. The site is completely free and accessible via paved roads with small parking, making it an easy roadside stop about 11 miles off I-15.
💡Be cautious of loose rocks and unstable boulder formations while exploring—reviews mention the potential for rocks to fall. Stay on marked trails and watch your footing, especially with children.