Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Yampa, CO has a lot to offer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Yampa is surrounded by family-friendly activities. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Yampa, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
$18 - $100 / night
"Beautiful area with plenty of water activities and fishing near by (Yampa River). Nice views of the reservoir from our site. Sites are a bit close but the views make up for it."
"There were many trails to hike around or bike around the lake and campsites. There were plenty of water activities from swimming to boating and fishing. "
$5 / night
"There are multiple campgrounds in this immediate area that all surround Yamcolo Reservoir, Bear Lake, and Stillwater Reservoir."
"After seven miles of washboard road down FR900 and CR7 out of Yampa, you arrive at Bear Lake about 9,700 feet. The entire campground (43 sites) is first come first served with no reservations."
"pretty private and a reservoir that’s awesome for kayaks, paddle boards, etc. there are also great trails to hike from the campsite. bring plenty of supplies, though, because the closest place to restock"
"We were near the reservoir and saw a few mule deer. Easily accessible vault toilets. No on site water. Will be back!"
"A pond within walking distance was stocked with trout for some fishing. Tons of ohv and mountain bike trails nearby. Tons of wildflowers in July! Great place to get away from road noise."
"Walk ups only. Weekends might be crowded but weekdays were empty. $10 per night."
"first place I went camping in Colorado and I loved it so much I paid for an extra day. it rained on the last day but it was still wonderful. felt lost in the mountains and loved it"
"Most of the other reviews are for Cold Springs CG near Blackhawk. This CG is actually near Yampa. There is a small lake with a couple of waterfalls feeding it. Only 5 sites. Water and pit toilet."
$26 / night
"I was wandering from Yellowstone/Tetons en route to Colorado Springs when I reach a necessary point for rest."
"Convenient forest service campground off highway 40 at rabbit ears pass. First come first serve but there were still a handful of sites open on a Friday afternoon in August. "
"We spent the weekend near Crosho lake and had an awesome time! The trail to the lake is bumpy, and I would recommend a 4x4 vehicle to get to this lake."
"Fishing in the lake was great."
"There are a lot of people around this area, please do your part to keep the land as natural as possible. The poop fairy does NOT live here- pack it out!"
"It's close enough to downtown Steamboat, right on the Yampa, and has plenty of things to do for the whole family."
"Right outside of Steamboat Springs is Steamboat KOA. This campground has so many perks. Not only is there a beautiful Mountain View but it also has the Yampa river running through it."
"Allen Basin Reservoir is roughly 1 mile from Crosho Lake. The only way to access this reservoir is by using trail #1181 and either hiking in, or using an ATV/dirtbike."
GuideA good spot to stay for a fair price, bathrooms were clean and sites well maintained with laundry available. Free coffee in the laundry room was well appreciated, if you have a larger rig just be aware that it can get a little tight.
TravelerHands down one of my favorite campgrounds! Located between a bunch of Aspen trees. There are about 27 spots available, all are mostly shaded depending on the time of day.
Plenty of bathrooms/vault toilets available, buildings are new and very clean/well kept! Lockers are available to keep your food and toiletries away from bears - though I haven’t seen any in the area yet.
Camp host is very friendly and knowledgeable, ready to assist with whatever you need. Pricing is fair imo for the upkeep they have for this campsite.
Absolutely worth it for those who enjoy peace & quiet, close to beautiful wilderness in the mountains.
RangerArrived on Thursday before Memorial Day weekend. There are a few campsites next to the river and additional camp sites up the canyon. All river camp spots were taken when we arrived at 5pm, so we continued up the canyon and found a spot with an established fire ring. This spot was nice for the evening, easy to get to and close to Glenwood Springs. The biggest complaint was the multiple ticks we discovered while sitting around the camp fire. Make sure to keep a close eye for ticks
ScoutTravel up a dirt road 4 to 10 miles and find many sites. It is popular in hunting season. Road closed Oct 1st to May 31st.
ScoutThe first couple of sites are close together, but if you drive further in, they space out more. Had a really good time camping close to the Colorado River. There was a porta potty there, which was very convenient. I was able to get a tiny bit of connection on my AT&T service.
ScoutRoad closed several mile before sites
ScoutHad no problem getting up in a Subaru Forester, but very rutted out. Not recommended for trailers or sedans. Got in late and found a spot on a busy holiday weekend, it was forested with a good rock fire ring but some trash left over. Felt secluded enough but had hiking trails around. Saw a few other cars.
ScoutHighly HIGHLY reccomend a vehicle with REAL high clearance. Dont bring your subaru. Dont bring your stock 4runner. Just dont. The holes here to get to a single campsite are massive and consistent the entire way through. Imagine if bombs dropped during one of the wars and landed in a field in front of you. The road looks like that, but narrow and full of mud and cow poop.
Good spot though.
Seriously.. we ended up taking the spot from a couple we had no idea about because their crosstrek got damaged and stuck and they were apparently dealing with that all night, overnight on one of the offshoots roads. We passed right by them and had no idea , and they had no idea of us either. They came to our camp the following morning seriously muddy and defeated. "AWEEEE NOO, we got stuck and finally got out and just wanted to see if our luck turned and maybe the spot was available"
You drive from the big city hoping to find a good spot... only to find panel damage and a night ruined unless youre very very prepared to make it and very very possibly be disappointed someone beat you there.
Again good spot though. But for what you go through?? Seek another location... turning around is not easy.
ScoutWe had the entire loop to ourselves. Beautiful views and very private because no one was here in mid May.
Camping near Yampa, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.
Camping near Yampa, Colorado, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Yampa, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 207 campgrounds and RV parks near Yampa, CO and 67 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Yampa, CO is Stagecoach State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 67 free dispersed camping spots near Yampa, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Yampa, CO that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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