Deerlodge Park Campground is located 51 miles (82 km) east of the Canyon
Visitor Center. It is located on the Yampa River at the boat ramp at the head
of Yampa Canyon. It has seven shady sites suitable for tents. The sites have
tables and fire pits. There is drinking water and vault toilets available
seasonally, but no showers. Deerlodge Park Campground is open year-round, but
winter access can be very difficult due to snow. When the Yampa River exceeds
an 18,000 cfs flow rate, the campground will flood.

Deerlodge Park Campground is located 51 miles (82 km) east of the Canyon Visitor Center. It is located on the Yampa River at the boat ramp at the head of Yampa Canyon. It has seven shady sites suitable for tents. The sites have tables and fire pits. There is drinking water and vault toilets available seasonally, but no showers. Deerlodge Park Campground is open year-round, but winter access can be very difficult due to snow. When the Yampa River exceeds an 18,000 cfs flow rate, the campground will flood.

Entrance to walk in campsites at Deerlodge Park Campground

Deerlodge Park Campground

A shaded campsite at the Deerlodge Park Campground

Campsite at Deerlodge Park Campground

## Overview

Deerlodge Park Campground is located 51 miles (85 km) east of the Canyon
Visitor Center and 80 miles (129 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center. The
campground sits on the Yampa River by the boat ramp at the head of Yampa
Canyon. Deerlodge Park Campground is open year-round, but winter access can be
very difficult due to snow. When the Yampa River exceeds an 18,000 cfs flow
rate, the campground will flood. This is typically during the late spring
runoff. **Before you camp at Deerlodge Park, check the** USGS current Yampa
River flow rates and the NOAA Yampa river predicted flow rates

The campground has seven shady walk-in sites suitable for tents. The sites
have tables and fire pits. There is drinking water and vault toilets available
seasonally, but no showers.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code
using the Recreation.gov mobile app . Download the free Recreation.gov mobile
app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited
or no cellular service.

## Recreation

Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha).

  * Visitor Centers . The monument features two visitor centers - one in Colorado and one in Utah. 
  * Quarry Exhibit Hall. You can see over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still in the rock inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall (Jensen, Utah). 
  * History & Culture. Numerous cultural sites reveal stories of the people who lived here before and include Fremont petroglyphs, homestead cabins and former ranches. Hiking trails allow in-depth exploration. 
  * Hiking. There are miles of trails for hiking and cross-country travel. 
  * River Rafting & Boating. Whitewater rafting, both commercial and private, are is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Yampa River multi-day rafting trips begin at Deerlodge Park. The Yampa rushes downstream 44-miles (71 km) to join the Green River at Echo Park. Boaters continue downstream on the Green River to the take-out at the Split Mountain boat ramp. The Yampa is the largest free-flowing tributary within the Colorado River system. As such, it has a shorter season marked by fluctuations in water level resulting from snow received in the winter. It is characterized by famous rapids such as Teepee, Big Joe and Warm Springs. Raft trips must be arranged in advance. For more information, visit Dinosaur's Commercial Guided River Trips page. Private River Trips  require a permit.
  * Scenic Drives. Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology. 

## Facilities

Deerlodge Campground has seven shady walk-in sites suitable for tents. The
campground has vault toilets and drinking water spigots available seasonally,
but no showers. All campsites have picnic tables and campfire rings.

## Natural Features

Deerlodge Park campground is in a large flat open area underneath large
cottonwood trees along the Yampa River

## Charges & Cancellations

This is a Scan & Pay campground. There are no refunds, changes, cancellations,
or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. San & Pay is similar
to putting payment into a fee tube at the campground that cannot be retrieved.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Deerlodge Park Campground is located 51 miles (85 km) east of the Canyon Visitor Center and 80 miles (129 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center. The campground sits on the Yampa River by the boat ramp at the head of Yampa Canyon. Deerlodge Park Campground is open year-round, but winter access can be very difficult due to snow. When the Yampa River exceeds an 18,000 cfs flow rate, the campground will flood. This is typically during the late spring runoff. <strong>Before you camp at Deerlodge Park, check the</strong> <a href="https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/09260050/#parameterCode=00065&period=P30D" rel="nofollow">USGS current Yampa River flow rates</a>  and the <a href="https://www.cbrfc.noaa.gov/station/flowplot/flowplot.cgi?ydlc2" rel="nofollow">NOAA Yampa river predicted flow rates</a>  </p>
<p>The campground has seven shady walk-in sites suitable for tents. The sites have tables and fire pits. There is drinking water and vault toilets available seasonally, but no showers.  </p>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app . Download the free <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app/" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov mobile app</a>  on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.   </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha). </p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm" rel="nofollow">Visitor Centers</a> . The monument features two visitor centers - one in Colorado and one in Utah. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/quarry-exhibit-hall.htm" rel="nofollow">Quarry Exhibit Hall.</a>  You can see over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still in the rock inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall (Jensen, Utah). </li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/learn/historyculture/index.htm" rel="nofollow">History & Culture.</a>  Numerous cultural sites reveal stories of the people who lived here before and include Fremont petroglyphs, homestead cabins and former ranches. Hiking trails allow in-depth exploration. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/hikingtrails.htm" rel="nofollow">Hiking.</a>  There are miles of trails for hiking and cross-country travel. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/riverrafting.htm" rel="nofollow">River Rafting & Boating.</a>  Whitewater rafting, both commercial and private, are is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Yampa River multi-day rafting trips begin at Deerlodge Park. The Yampa rushes downstream 44-miles (71 km) to join the Green River at Echo Park. Boaters continue downstream on the Green River to the take-out at the Split Mountain boat ramp. The Yampa is the largest free-flowing tributary within the Colorado River system. As such, it has a shorter season marked by fluctuations in water level resulting from snow received in the winter. It is characterized by famous rapids such as Teepee, Big Joe and Warm Springs. Raft trips must be arranged in advance. For more information, visit Dinosaur's <a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/commercialguidedrivertrips.htm" rel="nofollow">Commercial Guided River Trips page.</a> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/non-commercial-river-trips.htm" rel="nofollow">Private River Trips </a> require a permit.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/scenic-drives.htm" rel="nofollow">Scenic Drives.</a>  Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Deerlodge Campground has seven shady walk-in sites suitable for tents.  The campground has vault toilets and drinking water spigots available seasonally, but no showers. All campsites have picnic tables and campfire rings. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Deerlodge Park campground is in a large flat open area underneath large cottonwood trees along the Yampa River</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>This is a Scan & Pay campground. There are no refunds, changes, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. San & Pay is similar to putting  payment into a fee tube at the campground that cannot be retrieved. </p>

All campsites at Deerlodge Park Campground are first-come, first-served. You
will pay upon arrival using Scan & Pay through the Recreation.gov mobile app
(download the app before your visit), or by cash, check or credit card using
the self-pay envelope on-site.

The Deerlodge Park Area showing red rock cliffs and the Yampa River at the head of Yampa Canyon

A photo of facility Deerlodge Park Campground with No Amenities Shown

A photo showing the entire campground area of Deerlodge Park Campground with Cottonwood Trees

Vault toilet at Deerlodge Campground

A photo of the Deerlodge Park Campground with No Amenities Shown

A photo of the Deerlodge Park Campground with Fremont Cottonwood trees

A photo of facility Deerlodge Park Campground with Shade

Sign in front of the Deerlodge Campground Walk-in Sites with trees in the background

A photo of facility Deerlodge Park Campground showing sandy dirt trails that lead to the walk-in sites

A photo of facility Deerlodge Park Campground wit sites under the shade of Fremont Cottonwood trees and Big Sagebrush in the foreground

Deerlodge Campground

150 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed here. Their fossils are still embedded
in the rocks. Today, mountains, desert, and rivers flowing in canyons support
a variety of life. Petroglyphs reveal the lives and connections of Indigenous
people to this land. Homesteaders and outlaws found refuge here. Whether your
passion is science, adventure, history, or scenery, Dinosaur offers much to
explore.

150 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed here. Their fossils are still embedded in the rocks. Today, mountains, desert, and rivers flowing in canyons support a variety of life. Petroglyphs reveal the lives and connections of Indigenous people to this land. Homesteaders and outlaws found refuge here. Whether your passion is science, adventure, history, or scenery, Dinosaur offers much to explore.

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