With 80 sites spread across three loops, Green River Campground sits along the Green River within Dinosaur National Monument, accessible via rough gravel roads that require careful driving. The National Park Service charges $24 per night from April through October, with Loop B sites available for reservation between mid-May and mid-September while Loops A and C operate first-come, first-served.
Shade becomes the primary concern during summer visits, when temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees. Loop A offers minimal shade except for site A1, while Loops B and C feature established cottonwood trees that provide afternoon relief. Amanda M. notes "if you have an easy-up or some sort of shade canopy, I highly suggest bringing it" for the desert heat. Several reviewers recommend specific sites like 23, 30, 32, 37, 39, 42, 49, and 55 in Loop B for better shade coverage.
The campground accommodates RVs up to 75 feet and allows generators from 7am to 9pm. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with cooking grate, though campers must secure all food in vehicles overnight due to black bear activity—no bear boxes are provided. Flush toilets and water spigots are located at restroom facilities, but no showers are available. Cell service varies by carrier, with T-Mobile receiving the strongest signal according to multiple reviews.
October emerges as an optimal visiting season when cottonwoods display fall colors and temperatures moderate. Kim G. describes arriving to find "lots of cottonwood trees changing color now" with plenty of first-come sites available. A riverside trail connects the campground to the Green River, though some "riverside" sites sit roughly 30 yards from the water. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the nearby quarry exhibit hall and fossil discovery trails, with campsites near Jensen providing additional regional options.
Description
Overview
The Green River Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4,750 feet (1448 m). The highly eroded Split Mountain is visible to the north. The campground is about five miles (8 km) from the famous Quarry Exhibit Hall, where you can see 149 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in the rock. A short distance from the campground is the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where river rafters come off the Green River after trips through Dinosaur National Monument's canyons.
Recreation
Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha). Visitor Centers. The monument features two visitor centers - one in Colorado and one in Utah. Quarry Exhibit Hall. You can see over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still in the rock inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall (Jensen, Utah). History & Culture. Numerous cultural sites reveal stories of the people who lived here before and include Fremont petroglyphs, homestead cabins and former ranches. Hiking trails allow in-depth exploration. Hiking. There are miles of trails for hiking and cross-country travel. River Rafting & Boating. Whitewater rafting, both commercial and private, is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Green River multi-day rafting trips start at Gates of Lodore. and the run to Echo Park is 19 miles. The Yampa River multi-day rafting trips begin at Deerlodge Park. The Yampa rushes downstream 44-miles (71 km) to join the Green River at Echo Park. Boaters continue downstream on the Green River to the take-out at the Split Mountain boat ramp. The Yampa is the largest free-flowing tributary within the Colorado River system. As such, it has a shorter season marked by fluctuations in water level resulting from snow received in the winter. It is characterized by famous rapids such as Teepee, Big Joe and Warm Springs. Raft trips must be arranged in advance. For more information, visit Dinosaur's Commercial Guided River Trips page. Private River Trips require a permit. Scenic Drives. Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology.
Facilities
Green River Campground has 80 campsites suitable for tents or RVs. Each site has a picnic table and a fire pit. Drinking water and flush toilets are available. RVs can not fill their potable water tanks at the campground. There are no showers or water/electrical hook-ups/dump stations for recreational vehicles.
Natural Features
The campground is set on a bench along the Green River and is dotted by Fremont cottonwood trees and sagebrush. Many campsites offer views of Split Mountain. Some sites have shade while others are very sunny.
Nearby Attractions
The Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to see approximately 1,500 dinosaur fossils exposed in the rock. Besides the monument, nearby Utah State Parks, the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreational Area and Bureau of Land Management sites provide additional recreational opportunities.
Charges & Cancellations
No-Shows A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. If a customer does not arrive at the campground by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGreen River Campground is located in Utah near Jensen
Directions
Green River Campground is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of US Highway 40. Take Utah State Route 149 from Jensen, Utah.
Address
PO Box 128
Jensen, UT 84035
Coordinates
40.4224028 N
109.2447278 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 54 usersLast on 6/3/26
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/3/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/3/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 54 usersLast on 6/3/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 31 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 6 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 22 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 49 min from Ogden, UT
