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Price
$12 - $14/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Year-round
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Unknown
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$12 - $14/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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40.4464, -108.5126
River campers and rafters launching multi-day Yampa Canyon trips will find this the ideal base. Solitude-seekers often have all seven sites to themselves. Summer is the sweet spot: cottonwood shade, calm water, and potable water spigots are all working.
Late spring is genuinely risky: flows above 18,000 cfs flood the campground flats, so check USGS Yampa flow rates before you drive 51 miles out from Dinosaur. No showers, no reservations, and no cell signal mean you need the Recreation.gov app downloaded before arrival and cash-f
Context for the broader area surrounding Deerlodge Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Dinosaurs once roamed here. Their fantastic remains are still visibly embedded in the rocks. Today, the mountains, desert, and untamed rivers flowing in deep canyons support an array of life. Petroglyphs hint at earlier cultures. Later, homesteaders and outlaws found refuge here. Whether your passion is science, adventure, history or scenery, Dinosaur offers much to explore.
Dinosaur National Monument is located on the Colorado and Utah border with a parts of the monument in both states. Dinosaur fossils are not visible in the Colorado portion of the monument - only on the Utah side. The Quarry Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall (where you see the dinosaur fossils) are located approximately 7 miles north of Jensen, Utah.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the best combination of warm weather and reliable river access for boating and day hikes — daytime highs typically range from about 75–90°F (24–32°C) with cool nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s°F (7–13°C). The Yampa is calmer than during spring runoff, cottonwood shade makes riverside camps comfortable, and water-based activities are at their peak. Expect moderate crowds on weekends and holidays; Deerlodge Park’s seven walk-in sites fill quickly, so plan to arrive early or on a week Peak months: July, August, September, October Avoid: December, January, February
Summer has the most reliable conditions, warm days (75–90°F) and calm river conditions for activities.
Seven shady walk-in tent sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Drinking water spigots and vault toilets are available seasonally; there are no showers. Payments are handled on-site via a Scan & Pay QR code (Recreation.gov mobile app).
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