Elevation 8150 ft. Atop the Blue Mountain Plateau, would-be fliers can enjoy
spectacular deep canyons of both the Green and the Yampa Rivers.

Elevation 8150 ft. Atop the Blue Mountain Plateau, would-be fliers can enjoy spectacular deep canyons of both the Green and the Yampa Rivers.

Bird's eye view of the park

Cliff Ridge Hang Gliding Area

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.

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

## Overview

Echo Park Campground is located adjacent to the Green River. There are vault
toilets, drinking water spigots (seasonal), and a self-pay station. This
location has both first-come first-served individual sites and a group site:

  * **Individual sites.** Individual sites are all first come, first served. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a first-come first-served 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. 
  * **Group site.** The group site is available through advance reservation (in the campsite list tab, below) and is located approximately 800 feet (243 m) east of the individual campground sites.

## 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. Unimproved hiking trails lead to the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers or to views of the Mitten Park Fault.

  * River Rafting & Boating. Whitewater rafting is a highlight of Dinosaur National Monument, with multi-day trips available on both the Yampa and Green Rivers. Yampa River trips begin at **Deerlodge Park** , running through famous rapids like **Teepee, Big Joe, and Warm Springs** before joining the Green River at **Echo Park** and continuing to the **Split Mountain boat ramp**. Green River trips launch at **Gates of Lodore** , winding through deep canyons before meeting the Yampa and following the same route to Split Mountain. The Yampa, the largest free-flowing tributary of the Colorado River system, has a shorter, snowmelt-driven season. 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

The Echo Park Campground has vault toilets and drinking water spigots
(seasonal). All campsites have picnic tables and a campfire rings. Walk-in
sites (Sites 18-21) do not have campfire rings. The group site and walk-in
sites have food storage lockers.

## Natural Features

The campground is set on a bench along the Green River and provides
spectacular views of the surrounding canyons, Green River, and Steamboat Rock.

## Nearby Attractions

On the Utah side of the monument, the Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to
see dinosaur fossils exposed in the rock. Besides the monument, nearby Utah
State Parks, the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreational
Area and Bureau of Land Management sites provide additional recreational
opportunities.

## Charges & Cancellations

**Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees**

Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or
departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days
after booking the reservation.

•Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel
your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities,
etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

•You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling
1-877-444-6777.

**Late Cancellations**

•Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled
between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on
the day after arrival.

•Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or
on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also
forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the
original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will
forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.

•Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and
forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is
cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a
single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.

•Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation
within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00
service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single
night's use will not be assessed a service fee.

•Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility
reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit
the total day use fee with no service fee charge.

**No-Shows**

Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a
campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day
after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight
facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your
scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time
on your scheduled arrival date.

If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out
time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times
listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00
service fee and forfeit use fees.

**Refunds**

Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled
departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of
departure.

•Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional
reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an
additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable
reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation
fee for permits varies by location.

•Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued
as a credit to the original bank card.

•Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the
Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as
appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all
fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-
refundable in the event of an emergency closure.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Echo Park Campground is located adjacent to the Green River.  There are vault toilets, drinking water spigots (seasonal), and a self-pay station. This location has both first-come first-served individual sites and a group site:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Individual sites. </strong>Individual sites are all first come, first served.  Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a first-come first-served 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. </li>
<li><strong>Group site.</strong> The group site is available through advance reservation (in the campsite list tab, below) and is located approximately 800 feet (243 m) east of the individual campground sites.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha). </p><ul><li><p><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. </p></li><li><p><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). </p></li><li><p><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. </p></li><li><p><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. Unimproved hiking trails lead to the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers or to views of the Mitten Park Fault.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/riverrafting.htm" rel="nofollow">River Rafting & Boating.</a> Whitewater rafting is a highlight of Dinosaur National Monument, with multi-day trips available on both the Yampa and Green Rivers. Yampa River trips begin at <strong>Deerlodge Park</strong>, running through famous rapids like <strong>Teepee, Big Joe, and Warm Springs</strong> before joining the Green River at <strong>Echo Park</strong> and continuing to the <strong>Split Mountain boat ramp</strong>. Green River trips launch at <strong>Gates of Lodore</strong>, winding through deep canyons before meeting the Yampa and following the same route to Split Mountain. The Yampa, the largest free-flowing tributary of the Colorado River system, has a shorter, snowmelt-driven season. 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.</p></li><li><p><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. </p></li></ul><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Echo Park Campground has vault toilets and drinking water spigots (seasonal). All campsites have picnic tables and a campfire rings.  Walk-in sites (Sites 18-21) do not have campfire rings.   The group site and walk-in sites have food storage lockers.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground is set on a bench along the Green River and provides spectacular views of the surrounding canyons, Green River, and Steamboat Rock.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>On the Utah side of the monument, the Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to see dinosaur fossils exposed in the rock. Besides the monument, nearby Utah State Parks, the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreational Area and Bureau of Land Management sites provide additional recreational opportunities.</p><h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p><strong>Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees </strong></p>
<p>Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.</p>
<p>•Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.</p>
<p>•You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. </p>
<p><strong>Late Cancellations</strong></p>
<p>•Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.</p>
<p>•Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.</p>
<p>•Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.</p>
<p>•Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.</p>
<p>•Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. </p>
<p><strong>No-Shows</strong></p>
<p>Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. </p>
<p>If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. </p>
<p><strong>Refunds</strong></p>
<p>Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.</p>
<p>•Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.</p>
<p>•Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.</p>
<p>•Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.</p>

Echo Park Rock Landscape Scene

A Four Wheel Drive Truck on the Road to Echo Park Campground

The Gravel Road to Echo Park Campground Requires a high clearance, 4WD vehicle

Echo Park Campground Nestled among Rock Formations

A stunning scene at the Echo Park Campground Echo Park Campground

A stunning scene of rock cliffs taken from a campsite at Echo Park Campground

Echo Park Walk in Sites

Echo Park with large rock formation in the background

A picnic table at a campsite in Echo Park Campground with Rock Formations in the background

A photo of facility Echo Park Campground with No Amenities Shown

Echo Park Campground

Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River at the boat ramp at
the head of Lodore Canyon. The campground is popular with river rafters who
often stay here before launching on the Green River. There are 19 sites, some
with shade. The sites have tables and fire pits or grills. During the summer,
there is running water and vault toilets, but no showers. The campsites can
accommodate tents and RVs (but there are no hook-ups).

Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River at the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. The campground is popular with river rafters who often stay here before launching on the Green River.

There are 19 sites, some with shade. The sites have tables and fire pits or grills. During the summer, there is running water and vault toilets, but no showers. The campsites can accommodate tents and RVs (but there are no hook-ups).

Campsite 19 in the Gates of Lodore Campground

Gates of Lodore Campground Campsite 19

Gates of Lodore Campground Map

The Green River flows towards the entrance to the Canyon of the Lodore which is a short distance down the river from the Gates of Lodore Campground

Gates of Lodore on the Green River

Campsite 5 in the Gates of Lodore Campground

Gates of Lodore Campground - Campsite 5

Gates of Lodore Campground

## Overview

Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River, near the boat ramp
at the head of Lodore Canyon. It is at the north end of the monument, 137
miles (220 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center and 106 miles (170 km) from the
Canyon Visitor Center. It is a long drive to the area and the wild, remote
country adds to its sense of isolation. The campground is popular with river
rafters who often stay here before launching on the Green River.

There are 19 sites, some with shade. The sites have tables and some sites have
grills while others have fire pits. During the summer, there is running water
and vault toilets, but no showers. The campsites can accommodate tents and RVs
(no hook-ups). Access in winter may be difficult due to snow and road
conditions.

## 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

Gates of Lodore campground has vault toilets and drinking water spigots
(seasonal). All campsites have picnic tables, some have a grill and others a
campfire ring

## Natural Features

Just south of the campground, the Green River slices into the mountains and
enters the steep-walled Canyon of the Lodore. A short trail provides a scenic
view of the river as it enters the gates.

## Nearby Attractions

  * Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge
  * John Jarvie Historic Ranch

## Charges & Cancellations

This is a Scan & Pay campground. No refunds, changes, cancellations, or other
fee changes are allowed with Scan & Pay payments.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River, near the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. It is at the north end of the monument, 137 miles (220 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center and 106 miles (170 km) from the Canyon Visitor Center. It is a long drive to the area and the wild, remote country adds to its sense of isolation. The campground is popular with river rafters who often stay here before launching on the Green River. </p>
<p>There are 19 sites, some with shade. The sites have tables and some sites have grills while others have fire pits. During the summer, there is running water and vault toilets, but no showers. The campsites can accommodate tents and RVs (no hook-ups). Access in winter may be difficult due to snow and road conditions.</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>Gates of Lodore campground  has vault toilets and drinking water spigots (seasonal). All campsites have picnic tables, some have a grill and others a campfire ring</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Just south of the campground, the Green River slices into the mountains and enters the steep-walled Canyon of the Lodore. A short <a href="https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/gatesoflodoretrail.htm" rel="nofollow">trail</a>  provides a scenic view of the river as it enters the gates.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.fws.gov/refuge/browns-park" rel="nofollow">Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/john-jarvie-historic-ranch" rel="nofollow">John Jarvie Historic Ranch</a> </li>
</ul>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>This is a Scan & Pay campground. No refunds, changes, cancellations, or other fee changes are allowed with Scan & Pay payments. </p>

Gates of Lodore

Registration Kiosk

Vault toilet at Gates of Lodore

Gates of Lodore campground

Ranger Station

View from Gates of Lodore campground

A photo of facility Gates of Lodore Campground with No Amenities Shown

## Overview

The Green River Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an
elevation of 4,750 feet (1448 m). The highly eroded Split Mountain is visible
to the north. The campground is about five miles (8 km) from the famous Quarry
Exhibit Hall, where you can see 149 million year old dinosaur bones still
encased in the rock. A short distance from the campground is the Split
Mountain Boat Ramp where river rafters come off the Green River after trips
through Dinosaur National Monument's canyons.

## 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, is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Green River multi-day rafting trips start at Gates of Lodore. and the run to Echo Park is 19 miles. 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

Green River Campground has 80 campsites suitable for tents or RVs. Each site
has a picnic table and a fire pit. Drinking water and flush toilets are
available. RVs can not fill their potable water tanks at the campground. There
are no showers or water/electrical hook-ups/dump stations for recreational
vehicles.

## Natural Features

The campground is set on a bench along the Green River and is dotted by
Fremont cottonwood trees and sagebrush. Many campsites offer views of Split
Mountain. Some sites have shade while others are very sunny.

## Nearby Attractions

The Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to see approximately 1,500 dinosaur
fossils exposed in the rock. Besides the monument, nearby Utah State Parks,
the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreational Area and
Bureau of Land Management sites provide additional recreational opportunities.

## Charges & Cancellations

**No-Shows**

  * A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. 
  * If a customer does not arrive at the campground by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Green River Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4,750 feet (1448 m). The highly eroded Split Mountain is visible to the north. The campground is about five miles (8 km) from the famous <a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/quarry-exhibit-hall.htm" rel="nofollow">Quarry Exhibit Hall,</a>  where you can see 149 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in the rock. A short distance from the campground is the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where river rafters come off the Green River after trips through Dinosaur National Monument's canyons.</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, is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Green River multi-day rafting trips start at Gates of Lodore. and the run to Echo Park is 19 miles. 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>Green River Campground has 80 campsites suitable for tents or RVs. Each site has a picnic table and a fire pit. Drinking water and flush toilets are available.  RVs can not fill their potable water tanks at the campground.  There are no showers or water/electrical hook-ups/dump stations for recreational vehicles. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is set on a bench along the Green River and is dotted by Fremont cottonwood trees and sagebrush. Many campsites offer views of Split Mountain. Some sites have shade while others are very sunny.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to see approximately 1,500 dinosaur fossils exposed in the rock. Besides the monument, nearby Utah State Parks, the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreational Area and Bureau of Land Management sites provide additional recreational opportunities.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p><strong>No-Shows</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. </li>
<li>If a customer does not arrive at the campground by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. </li>
</ul>

Split mountain at sunset landscape image

Petroglyph panel in Dinosaur National Monument.

Green River

Camper in relaxing in camp chair in campsite.

The Quarry Exhibit Hall is located approximately five miles from the Green River Campground.

"Wall of Dinosaur Bones"

Green River Campground with Split Mountain in background.

Three deer wandering through C loop.

Looking down on Green River Campground from Cub Creek Road overlook.   Cottonwood trees are starting to turn yellow.

Standing at the edge of the Green River looking towards Split Mountain in the distance.

Split mountain at sunset as seen from the campground

Restroom in Green River Campground.

Green River Campground

Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in
the Utah portion of the monument. It is located on a dirt road that is
impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the
Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. Rainbow Park
Campground is open year-round, but there is no winter maintenance on the
unpaved road.

Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of the monument. It is located on a dirt road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. Rainbow Park Campground is open year-round, but there is no winter maintenance on the unpaved road.

Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire grate.

Rainbow Park Picnic Table and Fire Pit

Register and check current fire restrictions at the information kiosk.

Self-Registration & Information Kiosk

Although open year-round, Rainbow Park Campground is typically inaccessible in winter.

Rainbow Park in Late Fall

Campsite at Rainbow Park Campground

Rainbow Park Campsite

Rainbow Park Campground

## Overview

Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in
the Utah portion of Dinosaur National Monument. It is located on a rugged dirt
road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River
near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. Rainbow
Park Campground is open year-round, but there is no winter maintenance on the
unpaved road.

## 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

  * Vault Toilets - year round
  * There is no potable water available at this campground. You must bring all the water you need for drinking, washing, etc. There are no hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument.

## Natural Features

This campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at
the head of Split Mountain Canyon. It has wonderful views of geologic features
such as the Mitten Park Fault.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of Dinosaur National Monument. It is located on a rugged dirt road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. Rainbow Park Campground is open year-round, but there is no winter maintenance on the unpaved road.</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>
<ul>
<li>Vault Toilets - year round</li>
<li>There is no potable water available at this campground. You must bring all the water you need for drinking, washing, etc. There are no hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. It has wonderful views of geologic features such as the Mitten Park Fault.</p>

All campsites at Rainbow 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). The year-round camping fee for Rainbow
Park Campground is $12 per night.

Rainbow Park campground sits on the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument

Beautiful views from Rainbow Park campground

Rainbow Park campground vault toilet

Campsite 4 Rainbow Park campground

Campsite 2 Rainbow Park campground

Rainbow Park campground self registration kiosk

Rainbow Park campground

Views from Rainbow Park campground

Rainbow Park campground sits on the Green River in Dinosaur NM

Rainbow Park campground views

A photo of facility Rainbow Park Campground with No Amenities Shown

Campsite 1 Rainbow Park campground

Campsite 3 Rainbow Park campground

## Overview

The Split Mountain Group Campground is located along the banks of the Green
River at an elevation of 4,800 feet (. The highly eroded Split Mountain towers
over the campground.  
  
The campground is near Quarry Exhibit Hall, where you can see 149 million year
old dinosaur bones still encased in the rock. Adjacent to the campground is
the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where river rafters come off the Green River
after trips through Dinosaur National Monument's canyons.

## 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

The campground offers four group sites that accommodate both tents and
recreational vehicles. Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring with
grill and can accommodate up to 25 people and six vehicles. Drinking water and
flush toilets are available from early April to early October. However, no
water, sewer or electric hookups are available for recreational vehicles. RVs
can not fill their potable water tanks at the campground.

## Natural Features

The campground is set on a bench along the Green River and is dotted by
Fremont Cottonwood and sagebrush. Campsites offer views of Split Mountain.
Limited shade is provided by the few trees in the campground.

## Nearby Attractions

In addition to the monument, nearby Utah State Parks, the Ashley National
Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreational Area and Bureau of Land Management
sites provide additional recreational opportunities in the area.

## Charges & Cancellations

**No-Shows.** A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a
campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day
after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites will be held until check-
out time on the day following your scheduled arrival.

If a customer does not arrive at the campground by check-out time the day
after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under
"Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee
and forfeit use fees.

**Refunds**

  * Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
  * Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
  * Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Split Mountain Group Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4,800 feet (. The highly eroded Split Mountain towers over the campground. <br><br>The campground is near <a href="https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/quarry-exhibit-hall.htm" rel="nofollow">Quarry Exhibit Hall,</a>  where you can see 149 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in the rock. Adjacent to the campground is the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where river rafters come off the Green River after trips through Dinosaur National Monument's canyons.</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 </a> page. <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>The campground offers four group sites that accommodate both tents and recreational vehicles.  Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring with grill and can accommodate up to 25 people and six vehicles.  Drinking water and flush toilets are available from early April to early October. However, no water, sewer or electric hookups are available for recreational vehicles.  RVs can not fill their potable water tanks at the campground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is set on a bench along the Green River and is dotted by Fremont Cottonwood and sagebrush. Campsites offer views of Split Mountain. Limited shade is provided by the few trees in the campground.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
In addition to the monument, nearby Utah State Parks, the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreational Area and Bureau of Land Management sites provide additional recreational opportunities in the area.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p><strong>No-Shows.</strong> A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. </p>
<p>If a customer does not arrive at the campground by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. </p>
<p><strong>Refunds</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.</li>
<li>Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.</li>
<li>Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.</li>
</ul>

Winter Walk in Season is approximately from early October through mid-April.  
  
The exact dates are determined by local weather conditions.  
  
When weather conditions cause the water system to be shutdown, the Winter Walk
In rate of $12.00 per night applies.  
  
If the water is on, no matter what time of year it is, the nightly rate is
$40.00.

Split Mountain Campground

Tent at Split Mountain Campground.

Green River looking down river.

Group site at Split Mountain Campground.

Green River looking towards Split Mountain.

Large RV in Split Mountain Campground.

Overview of Split Mountain Group Campground.

Split Mountain Group Campground

Dinosaur National Monument

Dinosaur's dark skies provides dramatic views of the Milky Way Galaxy

Night Sky over Tent

Fossils from a camarasaurus dinosaur display the well articulated specimens still found in the rock in the Quarry Exhibit Hall.

Camarasaurus Hump Specimen

Visitors to Dinosaur may also see its diversity of wildlife including Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.

Rocky Mountain Bighorns

Rapids like those in Split Mountain Canyon challenge and thrill rafters on the Green River.

Floating Rapids

Hikers arriving at the end of the Harpers Corner Trail are rewarded with a view of the Mitten Park Fault, Green River and the Yampa River Canyons

Mitten Park from Harpers Corner

The ancestral indigenous peoples left petroglyphs on many of the rock cliffs within Dinosaur National Monument including those at McKee Springs

McKee Springs Petroglyphs

Steamboat Rock rises above the Green River in Echo Park

Steamboat Rock and the Green River in Echo Park

Over 1500 fossilized bones of various dinosaurs are still embedded in the cliff face including a skull and several neck vertebrae of a camarasaurus

Camarasaurus Skull

The Willow Creek WSA is more characteristic of the arid canyon ecosystems
found in the Colorado Plateau than in the Rocky Mountain Forest Province eco-
region, where it exists. Geographically, the area generally lies within the
Skull Creek Basin. The area is cut by steep, colorful ridges, hogbacks, deep
gullies, unique rock formations, and canyons of sandstone eroded by rain and
snowmelt waters. A 1,000-foot cliff dominates the north end of the WSA. The
steep and rugged terrain and numerous canyons provide outstanding scenery and
recreation opportunities. In addition, the area contains some of the oldest
known pinyon pine trees, as well as numerous and significant archaeological
resources dating back 10,000 years. Activities include hiking, backpacking,
camping, rock climbing, horseback riding, hunting, and photography. Vegetation
consists mainly of pinyon-juniper, sagebrush, saltbush, native grasses and
forbs, boxelder, cottonwoods, and willows. Fauna includes elk, mule deer,
golden eagles, various other raptors, and numerous smaller mammals, birds, and
reptiles. For more information, please contact the White River Field Office.

The Willow Creek WSA is more characteristic of the arid canyon ecosystems found in the Colorado Plateau than in the Rocky Mountain Forest Province eco-region, where it exists.

Geographically, the area generally lies within the Skull Creek Basin. The area is cut by steep, colorful ridges, hogbacks, deep gullies, unique rock formations, and canyons of sandstone eroded by rain and snowmelt waters. A 1,000-foot cliff dominates the north end of the WSA. The steep and rugged terrain and numerous canyons provide outstanding scenery and recreation opportunities. In addition, the area contains some of the oldest known pinyon pine trees, as well as numerous and significant archaeological resources dating back 10,000 years. Activities include hiking, backpacking, camping, rock climbing, horseback riding, hunting, and photography.

Vegetation consists mainly of pinyon-juniper, sagebrush, saltbush, native grasses and forbs, boxelder, cottonwoods, and willows. Fauna includes elk, mule deer, golden eagles, various other raptors, and numerous smaller mammals, birds, and reptiles. For more information, please contact the White River Field Office.

Cliff Ridge Hang Gliding Area

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Dinosaur National Monument

Willow Creek WSA