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Dinosaur Provincial Park

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Dinosaur Provincial Park is located 48 km northeast of Brooks, Alberta and is approximately a two hour drive from the Town of Drumheller and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. See Driving Instructions.

Dinosaur Visitor Centre

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Effective Date: October 5, 2026

Where: Dinosaur Provincial Park

Details: Please be advised that Alberta Forestry and Parks will be conducting geotechnical investigations at various locations throughout Dinosaur Provincial Park between October 5 and 7, 2026. A crew will be on site beginning October 5, 2026. Road shoulder closures and parking area closures with minimal impact will be in effect while a geotechnical drilling crew and heavy equipment are operating within the park. The temporary closures are necessary to:
  • Protect public safety while crews and heavy equipment are active in the area.
  • Allow geotechnical investigations to proceed safely and efficiently, minimizing the overall duration of closures.

Effective Date: November 17, 2025 - Until Further Notice

Where: Dinosaur Campground , Dinosaur Group Use , Dinosaur Provincial Park , Dinosaur Wall Tent ComfortCamping

Details: Campsite numbers at Dinosaur Campground have changed for the 2025/2026 reservable camping season. Please double check the campground maps on Shop.AlbertaParks.ca to confirm you are booking your preferred site.

Effective Date: October 5, 2026

Where: Dinosaur Campground , Dinosaur Day Use , Dinosaur Group Use , Dinosaur Provincial Park

Details: Please be advised that the water will be shut off in the park on October 5 for the season. The shower building will remain open with limited hours and the dump station will be available as well, as weather permits.

403-378-4342
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Seasonal Hours

Aug 1 - Aug 31

Sep 1 - Oct 12

Oct 13 - Dec 13

Dec 14 - Jan 3
Monday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm By appointment only Closed
Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm By appointment only Closed
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm By appointment only Closed
Thursday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm By appointment only Closed
Friday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm By appointment only Closed
Saturday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed
Sunday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed
** We will be open until 7:00 pm on September 3 & 4 For appointments, please email [email protected]

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 webpage.

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Updated: Aug 31, 2026
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