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."
LegendI stayed at another pull off a little higher up on the hlll and with that pull off you can get a little more down the mountain and hence away from the noise. Secluded and easy to access, can’t complain. Really pretty
LegendThis is one of many pull offs that are off the road, cool but not really what I was looking for.
LegendVery busy on a weekend and hard road. Some nice spots but many are blocked from a view so get there early. Found a dirt road that took off from the main road but my car couldn’t handle it (AWD).
ScoutThis place is beautiful, found multiple spots on Monday June 30th that were beautiful and had fire pits. HOWEVER, When you see other reviews that say there are lots of bugs… they were not exaggerating, there are massive swarms of mosquitoes everywhere. Not sure if more bug repellent would even help at this point.
GuideNice area to set up camp and fish on the Colorado River. There is a bear-proof dumpster and a portapotty (BYO TP) available. Not a lot of traffic along the highway at night, but there is a train that comes through which can be pretty loud. Roughly a dozen established dispersed sites are available here. Bring the bug spray, the mosquitoes are thick! There is zero T-Mobile cell signal here at all.
ScoutThis spot was prime. about 125yds off seedhouse rad and 50 yds off of the access road. Plenty of room to spread out. Fire ring. Epic View of the mountains in Zirkel Wilderness. It was amazing to come back to our camp spot after hiking the Mount Zirkel Loop trail all day, only being 3 miles down the road. Actually has 3 spots with fire rings so could accommodate more. 70s during the day and 30s at night in June.
TravelerSite 30 was the best. Right on the water with shade throughout the day. Spots were spaced out for privacy. Bathrooms everywhere and fresh water access.
GuideWe thought we had the perfect spot but too many mosquitoes in summer. It would be perfect in another season.
TravelerWe found the perfect spot about 4-5 miles away from the turn off of hwy 40! There are about 20 sites along this road, this was one of few with a good amount of shade.
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 210 campgrounds and RV parks near Yampa, CO and 70 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 70 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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