Deerlodge Park Campground is located near [Dinosaur National Monument](https://thedyrt.com/camping/colorado/near/dinosaur-national-monument) in Colorado. The terrain consists of rocky landscapes and river valleys. Campers can explore the nearby Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall and enjoy the Green River, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

## 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][1] and the [NOAA Yampa river predicted flow rates][2] 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][3] 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][4] . The monument features two visitor centers - one in Colorado and one in Utah. [Quarry Exhibit Hall.][5] You can see over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still in the rock inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall (Jensen, Utah). [History & Culture.][6] 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.][7] There are miles of trails for hiking and cross-country travel. [River Rafting & Boating.][8] 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.][9] [Private River Trips ][10] require a permit. [Scenic Drives.][11] 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. 

[1]: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/09260050/#parameterCode=00065&period=P30D
[2]: https://www.cbrfc.noaa.gov/station/flowplot/flowplot.cgi?ydlc2
[3]: https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app/
[4]: https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm
[5]: https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/quarry-exhibit-hall.htm
[6]: https://www.nps.gov/dino/learn/historyculture/index.htm
[7]: https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/hikingtrails.htm
[8]: https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/riverrafting.htm
[9]: https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/commercialguidedrivertrips.htm
[10]: https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/non-commercial-river-trips.htm
[11]: https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/scenic-drives.htm

Deerlodge Park Campground — Dinosaur National Monument

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If you are tent camping, this is a great little spot that’s inexpensive and very peaceful and beautiful.  Everyone we met here was friendly and respectful.  Good place to camp if you are going to Dinosaur National Monument or rafting down the river.  

Great quiet little campground!

This camp ground is one of the best spots that I ever spent a night at. The scenery is breathtaking, it is very remote and absolutely silent. There is literally no noise whatsoever. 

Downside of course is, it is not serviced. So no electricity or water if you are traveling with a motor home. Plus, the camp site is basically only walk-in and mostly designated for tents. With a RV, you will park at some sort of parking lot, close to the actual sites but not really there. That lot is also not big, so if there are a couple more people, it might be hard to find a decent spot for a vehicle. Also you wont have a table right at your spot, since only the tent sites have adjacent tables. However, if nobody is there, you might be able to park right at the river front, which is stunning!

Other than that, and if you are lucky like me - I have been totally alone, it is very, very beatiful. Particularly in October when the trees are all colored in yellow.

One of the most beautiful places

So peaceful. A few other groups came and went but not many people at all. The river was very dry and you could walk across it. No signs of wildlife except for birds and rabbits. Did find an Elk skull so that was pretty cool. I was the first one here and was able to snag the close spot by the water. Had great sun for charging my solar panels and the big trees provided ample shade. The tapestries didn’t stay up long in the winds we were having. The night sky here is like nothing I’ve ever seen. I was fortunate enough to have a new moon and clear skies with consistent meteors. Some trash around but mainly on the riverbed so it could have came from anywhere. Deerlodge trail is nearby and is an excellent hike. We did see fresh bear poo but off of the main trail. Absolutely cannot wait to come back again. This place is incredible. 

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