Dispersed Camping

Yamcolo Reservoir Dispersed Camping and Boat Ramp

Yamcolo Reservoir Dispersed Camping and Boat Ramp is located near a reservoir in Colorado, surrounded by forested terrain and water bodies. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Flat Tops Wilderness Area and Trappers Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.

Description

US Forest Service

Routt National Forest

ABOUT: Located in the heart of the Flat Tops just outside Yampa on Forest Service Road 900. This area has 10 dispersed camping sites and a boat launch. There is a parking area where one can park and walk down to fish off the shore, or a boat ramp located on the far end of the reservoir that provides access to the Yamcolo Reservoir for free day use fishing. BOAT REGULATIONS : Electric trolling motors and internal combustion engines _ are allowed. (This is the only reservoir combustion engines are allowed)_ HIKING NEARBY: There are 3 Trailheads located off Forest Service Road 900. Mandall Lakes Trailhead, Smith Lake Trailhead, and Stillwater Trailhead, all within a short driving distance. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Please check with the Yampa Ranger Station to find out if there are any current fire restrictions. DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Yampa, Take Cty Rd 7 just behind the local General Store, (Montgomery’s) for 7 miles, it will then turn into gravel and this is when the road becomes Forest Service Road 900, stay on FS RD 900 for approximately 4 more miles until you see Yamcolo on the left side. It is the first of the three reservoirs lcoated on Forest Service Rd 900.

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Location

Yamcolo Reservoir Dispersed Camping and Boat Ramp is located in Colorado

Directions

Directions from Yampa: Travel S/SW on Routt County Rd #7 approximately 7 miles to FDR 900. Travel another 6 miles on FDR 900.

Coordinates

40.05216034 N
107.05879075 W

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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Alcohol

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

3 hrs 3 min from Denver
3 hrs 5 min from Grand Junction
3 hrs 13 min from Boulder
3 hrs 48 min from Fort Collins

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Reviewed Jul. 22, 2025

Not free dispersed camping

Sites here are developed designated sites for $10-20 per night. Each site has a picnic table and a permanent fire grate, however there is no potable water, trash services or bathrooms, there are a few vault toilets within a couple minutes drive. The road is very washboard, so though it is a short distance from town, it can make for a long drive. They do not take reservations, it is all first come, first serve, and if you need help, there are camp hosts that reside up there full-time in the summer who can suggest good hiking trails.

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