Located near the Utah and Arizona state line is the small town of Big Water. Home to approximately 475 people, this town is known for being close to incredible outdoor attractions like the Wave at Coyote Buttes, Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos, and Lake Powell. But, there is another destination that is often overlooked near Big Water — the Big Water Visitor Center. This may be one of the coolest visitor centers in southern Utah as it takes you back in time — far, far back in time.
You will find the Big Water Visitor Center along Highway 89 and it’s the perfect road trip stop. This visitor center is one of four visitor centers in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and each has a different theme. The Big Water Visitor Center focuses on the dinosaur and geological discoveries in the area.
Dinosaur lovers will enjoy visiting this visitor center due to its impressive dinosaur display. You can walk by and admire the massive mural display of the Late Cretaceous Period.
