Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for 1 in every 10 acres of land in the U.S.
Home to more than 400 Early Jurassic Period therapod tracks in sandstone, Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site is one of the most exciting BLM places to visit in the country. The site is day-use only, but there are dispersed camping sites about 15-25 minutes away. No reservations are necessary, and the BLM requires no fees. Your reward for trekking about eight miles of dirt road to the site is the chance to see fossilized footprints that are more than 100 million years old. If your family includes a young dinosaur hunter, this is their chance to have a Jurassic moment.
Quick Facts About RVing in Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site
• RV Friendly: No • Max RV Length: Site is day-use only without developed RV parking • Camping Type: Dispersed camping nearby • Reservations: No reservations or fees • Hookups: None • Dump Station: None onsite • Potable Water: Bring your own potable water • Cell Service: Spotty to bad • Pets: Pets welcome on a leash, but keep them off the fossilized dinosaur tracks • Roads: Graded dirt roads for eight miles from the paved entrance • Best Season: Spring and fall.
Why RV Travelers Love This BLM Area
• Free to visit with no reservations • Easy day trip from the Zion or St. George area • Dispersed camping at BLM locations nearby • Desert mountain vistas • Full RV service in nearby St. George and Hurricane • Quiet and uncrowded
What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
Quail Creek Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail
The Quail Creek Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail is an easy trail with scenic mountain views along its route in southwest Utah.
Length: 4 miles
Intensity: Easy
Red Reef Trail
The Red Reef Trail is a hiking path that follows a route under red stone cliffs and ridges. The trail also features a running stream, a picnic area, and a public restroom.
Length: 2.2 miles
Intensity: Easy
Virgin River Bike Trail
The Virgin River Bike Trail is a trail that follows the banks of the Virgin River from St. George to Washington, Utah. The trail is also paved and open for hikers, bikers, and dog walkers.
Length: 11.2 miles
Intensity: Easy
Wildlife Viewing
While exploring the dinosaur tracks at this site, you may encounter some wildlife species native to the St. George area. Some animals you might see include the mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, mule deer, desert cottontail, desert kangaroo rat, desert woodrat, desert tortoise, chuckwalla, tiger whiptail, great basic rattlesnake, and California king snake. Some popular birds that you may get to see include the golden eagle, bald eagle, red-tailed hawk, Cooper’s hawk, peregrine falcon, turkey vulture, wild turkey, cactus wren, canyon wren, yellow-dumped warbler, and white-crowned sparrow.
Picnicking
There are no picnic shelters set up at the Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site; however, responsible picnicking is still allowed. When you want to have a picnic at this site, consider bringing a towel, blanket, or folding chair to sit on while eating, and be sure to bring bags and containers for your leftovers and trash when you are finished.
Interpretive Self-tours
There are many interpretive signs placed around the Warner Valley site, most of which inform visitors of the dinosaur species thought to have made the tracks on the site. While it is impossible to know the exact species that each track belongs to, most of the tracks are named either Eubrontes or Grallator tracks, and these tracks are theorized to have belonged to dinosaur species like the megalosaurus and dilophosaurus.
The location of the track site gives clues to their age as well. Since the site is found on top of the Springdale Member of the Kayenta Formation, it is believed that they are a part of the lower-Jurassic era, making them an estimated 190 million years old.
Visitors may read the interpretive signs at the Waner Valley Dinosaur Track Site to learn more about the history of the tracks, and the path marked with these signs is about 0.6 miles long, making for a short and easy walk.
Bureau of Land Management Camping
RV Camping 
When you're looking for BLM RV camping but don't want to settle for a primitive experience, check out a non-BLM-managed campground nearby the Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site instead since most Bureau of Land Management campgrounds have primitive-only campsites. You can go RV camping at a campground like the St. George/Hurricane KOA Journey, a campground with full hookups and an outdoor pool plus free Wi-Fi for guests. You may also like Quail Creek RV Park, which has hookups, bathrooms, laundry facilities, and a dog park.
Developed Campgrounds
Sand Hollow State Park is the closest location with full hookups at 40 minutes away. It has reserved and no-reservation sites, too. Quail Creek State Park near Hurricane is another good option, but the published RV length limit is 35 feet. There are no hookups and few amenities. BLM operates a site at Red Cliffs Campground 55 minutes away, but it has limited amenities. Also, the two tunnels into the site have a clearance limit of just 11' 9".
Dispersed Camping
Sand Mountain Pipeline Designated Dispersed Camping Area sits eight miles from the Dinosaur Track Site. You may stay 14 days within any 28-day period. There are eight signage-designated sites, and camping is first-come, first-served with no fee. Restrooms are just north of the dispersed camping area. Steel fire rings are permitted, but keep a close eye on local fire bans. Understand practices for camping during wildfire season. Also, be mindful of best practices, especially Leave No Trace. Hurricane Cliffs Designated Dispersed Camping Area is a larger alternative with 56 sites. However, BLM warns that some of the sites aren't especially RV-friendly. They also can be difficult for trailers.
Is This BLM Area Good for Your RV?
• Camper Vans: A camper van is a strong option as long as it is self-contained and can bring sufficient potable water. • Travel Trailers: This region is difficult for trailers, especially at the dispersed camping site. • Fifth Wheels: A fifth wheel can be a unique challenge in this part of the country. You may wish to bring a vehicle to one of the private RV parks in the region and then load up for a day trip to the Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site. • Class A Motorhomes: Finding a spot for a Class A motorhome can be difficult in this area. Park at a developed, private site and then drive a separate vehicle to see the tracks. • Class B Motorhomes: A Class B setup with sufficient water and a self-contained design can work well. • Class C Motorhomes: Folks with Class C vehicles are also strongly advised to consider a self-contained unit for the trip. A Class C vehicle built on a strong off-road platform may be ideal for the region's tough terrain.
Free Camping 
You may set up a dispersed campsite at the Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site as a Bureau of Land Management free camping option. Since the terrain is quite flat here, you will likely be able to pull your RV into the site with few issues. However, keep in mind that there are no hookups for electricity or water at this site, and there are no restrooms, so your experience will be a primitive one. If you can't find space in this area, simply search "BLM camping near me."
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Planning your Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site BLM trip
If you plan on hiking the Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site, be sure to pack plenty of drinking water for your hike. When you plan on camping at the site, be sure to pack even more water for both drinking and washing, and bring battery-operated equipment as needed since you will have no electricity. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.
What RV Travelers Should Know Before Arriving
The Dinosaur Track Site itself and the surrounding dispersed camping sites are the definition of rough country. This is not easy territory, especially in the summer or winter, for inexperienced RV drivers or hikers. Hurricane and St. George are the closest cities at 45 minutes away or more, but they do offer food, gas, lodging, medical facilities, and propane. Watch the local forecast and keep up with Utah DOT road conditions before venturing out. Extreme caution is advised in summer because of deadly heat.
Leave No Trace 
All visitors to the Warner Valley site are asked to follow the BLM's Leave No Trace guidelines, a set of easy-to-follow rules that help keep the land clean for the wildlife that calls it home. To follow these rules, simply pick up after yourself, watch any campfires you start closely, and bury human and pet waste at least 50 feet from any open water source.
Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site Location
To reach the Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site from Washington, Utah, take Washington Fields Road south for five miles. Then turn left on Warner Valley Road. From there, take the dirt road for about nine miles, and you will find the parking lot and trailhead for the interpretive site.
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Plan Your Day at Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site
• Morning: Set up at a nearby dispersed camping site. Get the long-day hydration plan in order, and start the hike early to stay cool. • Afternoon: Have a packed lunch among the dinosaur tracks. Take pictures, have fun, and be mindful of this preserved treasure. • Evening: Return to camp and dine by your RV under the wide-open and unbelievable dark skies.
Nearby Attractions
• Fort Pearce Historic Site: An 1866 stone outpost, the Fort Pearce Historic Site sits 10 minutes away on the same dirt road. If you want to get in a second stop, Fort Pearce is an excellent addition to a day's itinerary. • Sand Hollow State Park: This is the region's go-to spot for boating, fishing, and hookup RV camping. The state park is 40 minutes away. • Red Cliffs Recreation Area: The famous Red Cliffs are gorgeous in their own right and offer even more chances to check out dinosaur tracks. Access is limited due to the 11' 9" tunnel limit, so plan accordingly. Expect to drive 55 minutes. • Zion National Park: Another chance to see the beauty of the American Southwest on full display, Zion National Park has deep-cut canyon and scenic vistas that will leave friends and family raving when you post vacation photos on your socials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you camp at the Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site? BLM does not permit camping at the Dinosaur Tracks Site. It is day-use only. However, there is an eight-slot dispersed camping site at the access road. Nearby Hurricane Cliffs offers a 56-location dispersed camping experience, too. Do I need four-wheel drive to reach the dinosaur tracks? Although the dirt road is accessible to most passenger vehicles during good weather, the entire region is definitively rough country suited to all- and four-wheel drive vehicles. Ground clearance is your friend. Consider a full-frame vehicle with good off-road tires, especially during rainy or snowy periods when driving gets downright treacherous in this region. How long can I stay on BLM land near Warner Valley? The Dinosaur Tracks Site itself is day-use only. However, the nearby dispersed RV camping areas permit 14 days of stay time over any 28-day period. Private and developed sites are also available in the vicinity. Are campfires allowed? Steel ring campfires are the only option at designated dispersed sites. However, you should keep a close watch on fire warnings and burn bans in all seasons in this region. BLM often imposes full prohibitions on open fires, Is there water or a restroom at the track site? No, this is rough country where you need to bring significant hydration with you. Neither drinking water nor toilets will be available. Even the dispersed camping sites nearby have limited options. When is the best time of year to visit in an RV? We strongly encourage all campers, even very experienced ones, to consider only camping in this region during the spring or fall. The weather presents unique challenges in the summer and winter. The dinosaur track area is unshaded, so starting early in the day is advised.
Rent the Right RV for This Trip
The right RV always makes a difference, but this is a region that uniquely rewards Class B and C motorhomes. Pay close attention to the vehicle type when you explore listings. If you prefer to travel in a Class vehicle, strongly consider trailering a four-wheel drive SUV or pickup truck with you. Your choice of RV rental is critical to enjoying a trip to the BLM's Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site. Discover RV rentals in St. George right now to begin planning your trip.