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Storms Lead To Closure Of Yampa Bench Road At Dinosaur National Monument

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By Compiled From N... - August 5th, 2021

Storm debris has closed the Yampa Bench Road at Dinosaur National Monument/NPS

The Yampa Bench Road at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado that provides access to the Echo Park Road from the monument's east boundary has been closed by debris from recent rain storms.

A thunderstorm passed over the Yampa Bench Road area early on Tuesday. Later that day, monument staff received notice from visitors that they encountered a washed-out area on the road. A subsequent patrol of the road revealed significant road damage in several areas. No information is available currently on potential repairs or a reopening date. The monument will be coordinating work on the road with the Moffat County, Colorado, Road Department.

The Yampa Bench Road is an 18-mile unpaved road that travels above the Yampa River. High clearance vehicles are advised for this road under normal conditions.

The Echo Park area including the Echo Park Campground remains open, but must be accessed from the Harpers Corner Road. This closure does not affect visitor access to the Quarry Visitor Center or the Quarry Exhibit Hall where visitors can see the dinosaur fossils.

The Yampa Bench Road is delineated in yellow/NPS map



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