---
id: "100016"
name: Island Park Road
distance: "17"
duration: 2 hours to drive, 4 hours to explore
description: The Island Park Road is an unpaved road starting outside of Dinosaur National Monument and ending inside the park near the Ruple Ranch Site that leads to beautiful petroglyph panels at McKee Spring, a secluded campground at Rainbow Park, and stellar views of the Green River from Island Park.
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organization:
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/island-park-road.htm
    name: Island Park Road
attractions:
  - url: https://www.gjhikes.com/2018/07/mckee-spring-petroglyphs.html
    name: McKee Spring Petroglyphs
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm
    name: Quarry Visitor Center
  - url: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10199721
    name: Rainbow Park Campground
  - url: https://www.nps.gov/places/ruple-ranch.htm
    name: Ruple Ranch
designations:
  - Park Scenic Drive
states:
  - UT
ll:
  - -109.385653
  - 40.494182
bounds:
  - - -109.385653
    - 40.43812858433287
  - - -109.1303448
    - 40.53714

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The Island Park Road is an 18 mile (29 km) unpaved road that leads to Rainbow Park and Island Park. The road starts outside of Dinosaur National Monument and ends inside the park near the Ruple Ranch Site. High-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. The road is typically impassable when wet and during the winter.

The first 10 miles (16 km) of Island Park Road are outside of the park, winding through a mix of public and state land. Upon crossing the park boundary, the last 8 miles (13 km) reveal beautiful petroglyph panels at McKee Spring and stellar views of the Green River from Island Park. At Rainbow Park, visitors can enjoy a secluded tents-only campground near a boat ramp where river rafters launch boats for one-day rafting trips.

__Driving Conditions__

All 18 miles (29 km) of the Island Park Road are unpaved, but suitable for most high-clearance vehicles. All-wheel and 4-wheel-drive vehicles are great to have, but not strictly necessary for Island Park Road. The road does not change much in elevation. 

__Pets__

Leashed pets are allowed on all roads, overlooks, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Pets are not allowed on the Island Park Trail. Handlers must clean up after pets.

__Fees__

Visitors must pay the park entrance fee or show a valid pass at the Entrance Station or Visitor Center.