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Green River Campground within Dinosaur National Monument offers pet-friendly camping sites with easy access to the Green River. Dogs must be leashed at all times and are not permitted on hiking trails beyond developed areas. Campground amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, and picnic tables, though no hookups are available. The campground features riverside sites approximately 30 yards from the water, providing opportunities for pets to cool off in the hot summer months. Sites are nicely spaced with varying amounts of shade depending on location – loops B and C offer more shade than loop A. Visitors note the campground can get extremely hot during summer days, making early morning the best time for activities with pets.
Pet-friendly campgrounds near Jensen range from dispersed BLM sites to full-amenity RV parks, giving dog owners plenty of flexibility. Dispersed camping options near Jensen include McCoy Flats MTB Trailhead and areas near Dinosaur National Monument, both allowing pets with appropriate waste management. Free camping on BLM land along Road 17 provides river access and mountain views, though the dirt roads become narrower and sandier past the corrals about 3 miles in. For those preferring full amenities, Outlaw Trail RV Park accepts pets and offers a large grassy area ideal for dog exercise, with volleyball, basketball, and playground facilities. The park provides clean facilities including modern restrooms and laundry, situated just 6 minutes from the Quarry Visitor Center. Temperature extremes require careful planning when camping with pets, as summer days can be extremely hot while evenings cool significantly.
"Green River Campground is located inside Dinosaur National Monument - on the ‘Quarry side’ of the park, in Utah."
"You are steps away from the river. They are huge campsites that can fit a large group. Great spot to enjoy the beauty of Dinosaur National Monument"
from $24 / night
Check Availability"We spent a glorious 2 nights at one of the Western-most camping spots right with a private path to the river & a nice little swimming hole area. Our dog was in heaven!"
"Dogs are allowed on leashes. There is a creek that runs next to the camp site and easy hiking trails all around it. At night it is so dark you can see every star in the sky."
from $40 / night
Check Availability"Right outside visitor center for Dinosaur national monument, Quarry wall of dinosaur bones and several self guided auto tours with stops along the way. No shade. No fire pits. New facility."
"Tent camping area is nice and green, but the highway noise seems like it could be a distraction."
"This is a great recreation area close to the town of Vernal, about 5 miles out. There is a lake for fishing, swimming and water sports. There is a nice beach with pavilions and picnic sites."
"Access to the park was easy as was check in. The camp hosts were super nice and very accommodating during our three night’s stay."
from $30 - $150 / night
Check Availability"Sandy beach and hiking trails. Large parking lot for cars/boats. Dumpster, bathrooms, water hookups, and very fast WiFi (available for $3/day). $25/night for hookup spots, $15/night for regular spot."
"Very scenic lake camping. Beautiful formations, lake is clean, and not too busy, especially since we were there during July 4th weekend."
from $50 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Only downside pool closed to early at 8 pm."
"Some highway noise, but quiets down by nightfall. This campground had a good feel to it IMO. Not super large, but almost all the sites were pull through."
from $29 - $72 / night
Check Availability"Vast and accessible to all vehicles. Thanks Utah !!!"
"McCoy Flats is located about 6 miles southwest of Vernal, UT and you stay here for the proximity to amazing mountain bike trails. This trail system boasts 46 miles and 15 trials for all skill levels. "
"It was quiet and well maintained and just off the main road making it easy to walk about parts of town. Vernal is a nice town with several interesting drives and sites nearby."
"A good bit of road noise and located next to a tire store. The sites are level, gravel and shaded, but close together (maybe 8'). Park is run by a man named Dennis and his son."
"Must pay entrance fee or arrive after 5)"
"Two of my friends and I stayed at this spot one night and I wish we had more time to spend at this spot because of the location, beauty, and remote feeling."
"Each shaded site is equipped with fire ring with attached grill, an adjacent picnic table, and spots for a maximum of 2 tents in each campsite."
"The ride in was about 30 minutes of a dirt road easily navigated by my Ford Transit 350. 1.7 miles before the campground road there is a must see Petroglyphs site offering a couple of loop trails that"
from $12 / night
LegendThis it the KOA near Dinosaur Np on the Utah/Colorado border. They had a tough winter and were still recovering in June when we stayed.. the area with the dog park was flooded from snow melt, so it had not been mowed in some time. Mosquitoes were bad. Dog park was unusable. They have a pool. Also rent 3-wheel cycles for kids to ride up and down terrorizing everyone. I is a short drive to Dinosaur Np.
ScoutRed Fleet is a very accessible campground. There are several large RV spots with full hookups (30amp, one handicapped spot with 50amp) in addition to tent camping. Boat ramp down to reservoir. Sandy beach and hiking trails. Large parking lot for cars/boats. Dumpster, bathrooms, water hookups, and very fast WiFi (available for $3/day). $25/night for hookup spots, $15/night for regular spot. Pets allowed but must be on leash.
LegendCampground Review:
We came up here to stay for one night. Its $25 a night so for me a lil pricey but then when I walked my dog around the park I can see why it cost that much. There were like 6 bathroom facilities a boat dock and even shower facilities. There are pull through sites, tent sites, and back in camper sites. It was one of the biggest campgrounds I've been in with excellent views. They had a pavilion where we seen tons of wild turkeys. Ken came and let us know he'd seen a mtn lion in the morning and be careful with out dog he didnt want to see it harmed. He went around the entire campground to let everyone with pets know. So good customer service there. The facilities were clean when I was there and I dont know the curcumstances with the last review but I was able to stay in an "R" site just fine. The campground only had like 4 other guests though that night. I would love to go back to this campground next summer when their open again it was really great and you could walk to Flaming gorge!
Product Review:
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time While I was here I am tesed the Ledlenser MT10 flashlight.
https://www.ledlenser.com/en/products/flashlights/outdoor/mt10/
When I first received this flashlight looking at it only being 5" long I though great another silly wannabe flashlight. Except it had a warning label on it to not shine it into peoples eyes. Hmmm Maybe this lil guy might pack a punch I thought. I turned it on during the day and though wow it is kinda bright. . . but the real test came when dark fell! I was astonished at how BRIGHT this light was; it blew any other flashlight or headlamp I've ever owned outta the water! If you pull the head of it u can focus it or make it wide beam its a simple press button on and off. If you press the botton twice or three in succession it gives you a dimmer light each time you push it. It claims to be 1000 lumens and I believe it! It is charged with a plug in charger and is pretty speedy at being charged; the power button turns green when it is fully charged. My only complain is the carrying case that comes with it has to be used without the belt clip you can put on the back of the flashlight. Otherwise its to tight of fit and if your hiking with it in the case it pushes the power button because of the tightness and you'll run your battery dead, without even knowing it. I'd like to see the case fit along with the clip so that you can protect the flashlight without having to remove the belt clip. Please see pictures for brightness inside my tent and outside. FYI we had friends about 200 yards away from us that could see the beam through the trees where they were camped.
ScoutSpace 7 FF . $41 a night we had park pass so paid half. Dry camping but spigots throughout. We are in a pull behind cannot report on bathrooms.
We lucked out as this spot was reserved when we pulled up but occupants gone and reservation dates crossed out.
Camps spots here are very nicely spaced seems each spot had plenty of spave for kids pets to roam without intruding others.
level for trailers and tents.
Though u have a view of gorge through breaks in trees the caveat is the party boats docked at marina down below. One boat owner was proudly show off their speakers. Maybe because it was memorial weekend but it was kind of a bummer to have our peaceful outdoor time ruined for two hours with very loud music. We aren’t in camp much as we like to explore but when we were at camp that was our experience. Other than that , after driving through a lot of the other camp grounds and dispersed camping this was our favorite. We had more trees, but didn’t block solar panels, privacy, and because of pavement for pull thru we won’t have any problems leaving as the dispersed camping roads were filled with tire ruts and I think people left early because of yesterdays rain (5/24).
Camp host nice.
Wood $10 a stack
Marina with store nearby
Hiking trails in area
I think this campground is the closest to the dam.
I would stay here again in this site.
it was close to bathroom and spigot but very little traffic.
It does have fire ring and picnic table
There is a rocky trail down to water near marina area but the last 20 feet or so is a scramble so I wouldn’t carry chairs and drinks unless your a goat or confident in your bouldering skills.
5 stars campground 4 for noise but not campgrounds fault
LegendGreen River Campground is located inside Dinosaur National Monument - on the ‘Quarry side’ of the park, in Utah. It is a short drive from the vistitors center and quarry, and is next to the Green River.
BEWARE: We trusted Siri's directions, and she steered us in the wrong direction - she sent us across the Colorado border and to the ‘Canyon side’ of the park. We saw a sign reading DNM, and passed a visitors center, so we figured we were in the right place - we should have stopped at the visitors center, we may have saved ourselves from getting a little lost. After driving 15 miles or so we came to a stopping point - you needed a 4 wheel drive vehicle to continue down a couple of the roads. There was a sign post with a map, but the Green River Campground was nowhere to be seen. Since we didn’t have 4WD we figured the campground was not accessible through the roads within the park, so we had to backtrack back to highway 40 towards Utah to the Quarry side. Lesson learned - follow the directions on the park's website, NOT SIRI!
If you have an easy-up or some sort of shade canopy, I highly suggest bringing it with you when you are camping in this part of Utah! As stadard for the area, most of the campsites do not have much in the way of shade. We camped this past July, and it was extremely hot for most of the day and well into the evening. There were a couple sparse trees in our site, but they did not provide any shade. We tried to rig up a shade canopy with an extra tarp, but there wasn't much to tie it to, nor did we have much rope.
Warning: The area does have black bears, but there were no bear bins in the campground, so you have to lock all of your food and toiletries in the car at night. There are bear-proof dumpsters for trash and recycling though. I was once told by a ranger in Yosemite NP that bears can recognize coolers when peering into car windows - he suggested putting put a towel and gear over your coolers when keeping them in the car overnight in bear territory.
The bathrooms were clean - no showers are available, though.
There were not any water spigets around by the sites, but there was a faucet outside the rest rooms for dish washing and water bottles.
The fire pit had a very nice cooking grate - we always bring a small collapsable grate in case the fire ring doesn’t have one, but no need to use it this time!
It got very windy during the day, and after coming back from a hike we found our tent blown over, despite having staked it down. Stake your tents down well!
We only saw one scorpion in our site for the two nights we stayed - one crawled up by the fire ring and hung out with us next to the camp fire. He was small. I would still suggest always zipping up your tent completely every time you open and close it, and to check your shoes if you leave them outside!
Some sites in Green River are "riverside," but are not directly next to the river - perhaps 30 yards away. We walked down to the river - we did not see any true trails to the river, but we didn't take the time to look around. The river and surrounding moutainous region was beautiful, and the cold water was a great way to cool off after a hike in the heat.
I was able to get some cell service down in the campground, but it was definitely better up near the visitors center.
Green River Campground is a great basecamp for those wishing to explore Dinosaur National Monument! Bring lots of water - it is HOT in the summer! We chose to get up early to hike and beat the heat - afterwards we packed up lunch and drove over to Josie Morris cabin. The Josie Morris cabin is an interesting historical site - what one women accomplished out in the middle of nowhere was impressive! Josie planted a lot of trees on her land, so there is a nice shady lawn with picnic benches and a view - it was the perfect lunch spot! The petroglyphs around the park are a must see, as is the quarry exhibit hall!
CAMPSITE SPECS
Fees: $18/night
Plumbed Toilets: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Showers: NO
Picnic Table: Yes
Firepit: Yes
Cooking Grates: Yes
Shade: Limited!
Cell Service: Limited
Animals Bins/Food Lockers: NO
Trash: Yes
TravelerI drove further down the road slightly over the utah border and it was silent and serene with beautiful views. All the spots available on this road were gorgeous.
LegendWe recently had our family reunion at the group site a little farther up the road. It easily accomadated 30 trailers, 8 large tents, about 70 of us, and 10 dogs. It had 2 toilet buildings that were cleaned and stocked daily by DNR, 4 horseshoe pits, the giant fire pit, a dumpster, and was in walking distance to the ponds and river. From camp it was close to a mile walk up to the old u bar ranch if you drive up to the dead end its only .4 of a mile. Beautiful wooded area with views of deer and moose.
TravelerWe spent one night at Antelope Flats and it was not good. The wind gusted at around 50 miles an hour for about three hours, making it impossible to stay outside. If your tent was not staked down well, it would have blown away (which we witnessed). Thankfully, the wind subsided for us to be able to sleep. The whole campground is also full of fox tails and stickers so if you are camping with dogs I would definitely stay away from this site unless you want to constantly be pulling them out of your dog. Also, at the time of our arrival they did not have any water available and the flush toilets were not working. They did issue a 50% refund for the water not working, so that was very nice. Overall, I would not stay there again.
RangerHeading South from Manila, Utah on Hwy 44 takes you to the Sheep creek Geological loop. Heading up into the Canyon about 2 mi brings you to the Carmel Campground. This site has trees a creek and amazing beauty, along with wildlife and tons of great outdoor activities, being in such close proximity to Flaming gorge. When I was there the Kokanee salmon were spawning and filled the creek with their vibrant colors. Up the road you can see bighorn sheep that graze in the fields of the ranch and take in the exquisite wonder of what nature has created via the loop road. Manila is close by for any food or drink needs and fresh water in the campground. Please pack out what you pack in and leave it better than you found it. Enjoy.
Jensen is located in northeastern Utah at an elevation of 4,770 feet, experiencing typical high desert conditions with dramatic temperature fluctuations between day and night. The area receives less than 10 inches of annual rainfall, creating a climate where summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F during the day but can drop 30-40 degrees at night. Most camping areas around Jensen are situated on open terrain with limited natural shade, requiring careful planning for sun protection.
Dinosaur track exploration: Rent kayaks at Red Fleet State Park Campground to view ancient dinosaur footprints preserved in stone. "My hubby and son enjoyed jumping off the cliff and finding dinosaurs footprints. That was amazing! We did nearby hikes and even made it to Flaming George Dam. A lot of things to do close by!" shares Manisha S.
Historical cabin visits: Take a short drive from Green River Campground to explore the Josie Morris cabin, a fascinating pioneer homestead. Daniel S. notes, "Very nice campground right on the Green River. Services include water faucets and flush toilets. Plenty to do and see nearby."
Mountain biking trails: Access over 46 miles of trails at McCoy Flats MTB Trailhead with routes for all skill levels. "Love McCoy Flats! Totally free dispersed camping, so crawl off in there and set up wherever your heart desires and your vehicle allows," explains Ana P.
Riverside camping spots: Sites at Split Mountain Group Campground feature private paths to swimming holes ideal for cooling off pets. "We spent a glorious 2 nights at one of the Western-most camping spots right with a private path to the river & a nice little swimming hole area. Our dog was in heaven!" reports Lise F.
Dark skies for stargazing: Many campsites around Jensen offer exceptional night sky viewing due to minimal light pollution. A camper at Steinaker State Park Campground mentions, "At night it is so dark you can see every star in the sky. The deer and sheep are very active at night which is very fun."
Quiet, spacious sites: The dispersed camping areas provide ample room between campers. "Very quiet, not a lot of other campers," notes a visitor at Dispersed Camping Near Dinosaur National Monument, while at McCoy Flats MTB Trailhead, Jeff K. found, "The two of us were traveling in one van and found the Green River campground was packed with people, and the sites too close together. So we bit the bullet and paid $40 for a group site here."
Cell service variations: Coverage can be surprisingly good in remote areas. At McCoy Flats, Ryan G. reports, "Full service on AT&T and Verizon. The town of Vernal is close by with a Walmart less than 10-15 minutes."
Wind considerations: Open terrain makes wind a factor for tent campers. Jenny R. notes about McCoy Flats: "The only reason why it is getting 4-stars is because of the wind...not so much my jam. It did die down overnight but then it picked up again the next afternoon."
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