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
USDA Forest Service
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.
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
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