About 5,880 feet up
Dinosaur is at moderate altitude, about 5,880 feet. Gas appliances and dish-machine heaters work as designed, and we confirm burner settings for the elevation on the delivery call.
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Dinosaur, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Dinosaur, at 5,922 feet in Moffat County, took its name on January 1, 1966, because of its proximity to the national monument whose headquarters is just east of town on US 40. It was earlier called Baxter Springs and Artesia, and many of its streets carry dinosaur names, including Tyrannosaurus Trail and Antrodemus Alley.
We rent mobile kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, and emergency refrigeration trailers as short-term rentals or long-term leases. Call any hour or request availability and a quote for your Dinosaur site.
- County
- Moffat County
- Elevation
- About 5,880 ft
- Typical January low
- 16°F
- Typical July high
- 91°F
Elevation from the Open-Meteo elevation model. Temperatures are averages for January lows and July highs in 2022 to 2024, from Open-Meteo reanalysis data.
What the conditions mean for a rental in Dinosaur
January lows near 16°F
Dinosaur sees January lows near 16°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
July highs near 91°F
Warm summers, with highs near 91°F, push refrigeration harder and make a hot cooking line uncomfortable. We plan ventilation and ask where the trailer can sit in shade.
Delivery from Denver
Dinosaur is roughly 215 miles from Denver, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Dinosaur
Monument visitor season
The national monument recorded 315,725 visits in 2025, and its main body lies about 19 miles north of town on Harpers Corner Road. Peak months strain the few food and lodging operations in town, and a kitchen trailer can add meals for tour operators, groups, or concession gaps.
River and desert heat
Dinosaur has a high-desert climate with July highs averaging about 90 degrees and January lows near 11. Heat can stress coolers, and freezing nights stress water lines. An emergency refrigeration trailer protects food stock when equipment fails in the summer heat.
Long distances to resupply
Dinosaur is 87 miles from the county seat by US 40, with no major supplier closer. When a kitchen fails or a remodel runs long, replacement equipment may be a long haul away, so a temporary kitchen trailer keeps a restaurant, lodge, or group operating.
- Monument season kitchen and dining overflow
- Emergency coolers in desert summer heat
- Temporary kitchen during remote remodels
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Dinosaur
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Dinosaur is about 215 miles from the warehouse as the crow flies; the actual road route, timing, and any permits are confirmed when we quote.
Getting a trailer to Dinosaur
US 40 runs along Dinosaur's northern edge, about 87 miles west of the county seat. From Denver, SH 13 and US 40 connect to the town, or US 40 crosses Berthoud Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass. Check CDOT for winter closures, and expect long, open stretches.
If your project spans more than one site, Rangely, about 16 miles from Dinosaur, and Naples, about 29 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Ballard at 50 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Dinosaur's high-desert climate brings summer highs near 90 degrees and winter lows near 11, and the nearest large supply base is 87 miles away on US 40. We are open 24/7 and can deploy kitchen or refrigeration trailers.
Kitchen trailers available for Dinosaur
The kitchen line runs from a compact 24 ft trailer to a 40 ft bulk-cooking unit. Match the size to your daily meal count and menu, and check that your site can supply 220V single-phase power. The rates below are monthly starting prices, and the quote sets the final figure.
| Trailer | Cooking equipment | Also on board | Power | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 26 ft Baby Bulk Kitchen | Confirmed at quote | 3-compartment sink, Handwashing sink, Prep table, Mop sink, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | Price by quote |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen | Deep fryer, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Combo Kitchen | Deep fryers, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | $10,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Combo Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $10,995 / month |
| 38 ft All Electric Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | Price by quote |
Specifications come from the model descriptions supplied for each trailer. The unit assigned to your rental is confirmed at quote.
Dishwashing and refrigeration for Dinosaur
Add a dishwashing trailer and refrigeration to complete the temporary kitchen. Each card shows its monthly starting price. The same setup works for a school, clinic, or restaurant in Dutch John, Roosevelt, or Myton, near Dinosaur.
22-26 ft Low-Temperature Dish Trailer
A push-through low-temperature dishwasher with a soil tray, scraping table, and three-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
38 ft Conveyor Dish Trailer
A conveyor-type dishwasher with prep, storage, and a water heater, for the busiest dish rooms.
Starting from $6,995 / month
12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
A small refrigerated trailer for a restaurant or store walk-in that has stopped cooling.
Starting from $1,895 / month
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
More cold storage for a hospital, school, or hotel that lost its walk-in.
Starting from $1,895 / month
How a rental works
Rentals run by the month, with short-term and long-term options. Delivery, setup, and pickup are coordinated for your site. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; a person confirms availability, delivery time, and terms with you. Hours: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup usually takes about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers and about one hour for refrigeration units, and an inquiry is the first step, not a reservation.
Why choose Simply Indians
A closed kitchen does not stop anyone from being hungry. Dependable Dinosaur mobile kitchen rentals, backed by people who answer the phone, keep meals on schedule while the permanent kitchen is out.
Accelerated Deployment
We plan Dinosaur mobile kitchen rentals delivery in Dinosaur around the date you need meals served, then confirm the timing when we quote.
24/7 Emergency Service
(888) 385-5513 is answered all day and all night. If a cooler fails at 2 a.m., that is the number to call.
End-to-End Project Support
You deal with one crew from the first question about trailer size through pickup at the end of the term.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Commercial-grade cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration equipment built for daily institutional use.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We check how the trailer will get onto your site, where it will sit, and what power, water, and drains it needs before it ships.
Why clients trust us
Rentals are for commercial and institutional users such as healthcare, education, government, hospitality, corrections, and catering. We keep our claims to what is confirmed: round-the-clock phone coverage, help coordinating delivery and setup, and clear terms in every quote.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Dinosaur
Lost cold storage, a fire or flood in the kitchen, or a failed dish-room inspection can all call for a trailer fast. Phone us, and we start working out the replacement while you gather the address and power details.
Frequently asked questions
Can a kitchen trailer operate near the national monument?
Operating on National Park Service land requires its permission, and food service generally needs county health department approval. Contact the monument and the county early with dates, menu, and site details. A trailer on private land in town follows local rules.
How do long distances affect delivery?
Dinosaur is far from major highways, so schedule extra margin for CDOT road conditions and weather. Tell us your site, power, and water situation, and we can plan delivery and setup together, including freeze protection in winter.
How fast can a trailer get to Dinosaur if our kitchen is down?
Call (888) 385-5513 at any hour and we begin planning on that call. Trailers leave from our Denver warehouse, and the delivery time to Dinosaur depends on the equipment and the road, which we confirm in your quote.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
Not by itself. We reply with availability, timing, and terms first, and equipment is reserved only after you agree to them.
Get a quote
Send what you know and a person will reply with availability and terms. It helps to have these ready:
- The job site city and state, and the delivery address if you have it.
- Your start date and how long you expect to need the trailer.
- How many people you serve per meal, and the type of service.
- Power available at the site (voltage, phase, amps) and water and wastewater connections.
- Where the trailer will sit, and any gate, slope, or overhead limits.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.