SUNday | April 12, 2026

Fossil Point Dinosaur Bones

Led by paleontologist Georgia Knauss

The Fossil Point site south of Green River exposes rocks of the Jurassic Morrison Formation, deposited by a meandering braided river system between 163 to 145 million years ago. At the site, large sandstone boulders from this ancient river environment contain abundant fossils of massive, long-necked dinosaurs: the sauropods. During the Jurassic, rapid burial of sauropod carcasses along the river banks quickly encased their bones in sediment, setting the stage for fossilization.

Explore Fossil Point with the Bureau of Land Management’s Regional Paleontologist and learn about how the public can help protect invaluable fossil localities such as this one.

This half-day field trip is an excellent option for able-bodied adults and families with elementary-school-aged children and up.

The site requires scrambling up a steep slope to view dinosaur bones in boulders scattered among the slope.

  • Participants must drive their own vehicles.

    Vehicles with some clearance are required. The last mile of road contains a rocky stretch. 

  • Lunch, water, sturdy shoes, binoculars, camera, and snacks. 


  • Georgia Knauss, Regional Paleontologist for the Bureau of Land Management, Salt Lake City, Utah

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