Dinosaur Provincial Park

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Dinosaur Visitor Centre

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Operational Service Change - Campsite Renumbering – Check Maps Before Booking

Operational Service Change - Campground Booth Closure and Water Shut Off

    Effective Date: September 27, 2025

    Where: Dinosaur Campground , Dinosaur Day Use , Dinosaur Group Use , Dinosaur PP , Dinosaur Visitor Centre VisitorCentre , Dinosaur Wall Tent ComfortCamping

    Details: If you are planning on camping this winter at Dinosaur Campground, please note the following season changes: 
    • The Dinosaur Campground Registration Booth is now closed for the season.
      • Ice will no longer be available as both the booth and cafe are closed for the season. Firewood is available for purchase at the Visitor Centre, but please note that the Visitor Centre is only open on Saturdays and Sundays now from 11am to 4pm.
      • Please be aware that we are running low on firewood and once it is gone, we will no longer be getting more. We advise that campers come to the campground self sufficient.
    • The shower building and laundry facilities is now closed for the season and will not open up until mid May 2026.
    • The water lines to the dump station and campground are no longer available. The dump station will be available for dumping only at this time, but not for filling. Please bring your own water.
    Campground reservations can be done online at shop.albertaparks.ca or by calling #1-877-537-2757.

Updated: October 14, 2025 

Seasonal Hours

Jan 3 - Apr 17

Apr 18 - May 31

Jun 1 - Aug 30

Aug 31 - Oct 12
Monday Open by appointment 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday Open by appointment 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday Open by appointment 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday Open by appointment 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 7:30 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm**
Friday Open by appointment 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 7:30 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm**
Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
For appointments, please email [email protected] ** Will be open until 7:30 pm on September 3 & 4

Amenities


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    Visitor Centre Amenities

    • Information desk
    • Gift shop/souvenirs
    • Information and registration for interpretive tour programs
    • Interactive exhibits - 650 square meters (small fee for exhibit gallery, see below)
    • Movies in the 80-seat Sternberg-Anderson Theatre
    • Park office
    • Summer Field Station for the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology
    • Washrooms
    • Wheelchair accessible building

     Exhibit Gallery Admission Fees

    • $2 per person

     Visitor Centre Parking

    • Park at the main parking lot near the concession and follow the short gravel path uphill to the Visitor Centre.
    • For guests with limited mobility, there are four spaces near the Visitor Centre.
    • Please do NOT park in the park bus turnaround next to the Visitor Centre sidewalk or in front of the washroom building.

    Dogs & Other Pets

    • Pets are NOT allowed in the Visitor Centre, the concession building or on interpretive programs.
    • Pets are welcome in the campground and on the self-guided walking trails.  Please keep your pet on a leash and pick up after them.
    • Refer to the Pets in the Park info sheet.

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Updated: Jan 18, 2026