Fossil
Point
A walk back in time
At Fossil Point, you can view dinosaur bones dating back to the Jurassic Era, 145 million years ago. Visitors who climb to the top of the point are rewarded with a closeup look at the huge bones of a Sauropod. Don’t forget to check out the view while you are there: from the top of the point you can see both the La Sal Mountains to the southeast and Henry Mountains to the southwest. The trails, though unofficial, are well used and easy to spot from the parking area.
Don’t forget it’s illegal to remove dinosaur fossils (even small fragments) from this site. Please feel free to photograph and touch, but do not remove any fossil evidence.
Location
From Green River head south on Broadway curving east onto Green River Ave. Take the next right onto Airport Road. At mile 2.9, turn left onto a maintained gravel road. As you pass Horse Bench Reservoir and over an earthen dam, turn left at 11.4 miles onto a dirt road. Fossil Point is located at 12.6 miles.
Travel times from popular locations
1 hour drive from Clawson
1 hour drive from Ferron