Deerlodge Park Campground
Dinosaur National Monument — riverside
Location: Jensen, CO, CO
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$14 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Deerlodge Park Campground is located 51 miles (85 km) east of the Canyon Visitor Center and 80 miles (129 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center. The campground sits on the Yampa River by the boat ramp at the head of Yampa Canyon. Deerlodge Park Campground is open year-round, but winter access can be very difficult due to snow.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Boat Launch
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Deerlodge Park is a highly-rated primitive campground (4.7/5 stars) on the Yampa River with clean restrooms, potable water, fire pits, and picnic tables at each of the seven large sites. It serves as the input point for Yampa Canyon rafting with affordable $12/night fees.
Wildlife alert: Mule deer, elk, wapiti, mountain bluebirds, golden eagles, and desert striped whipsnakes are present in the area.
Insider tips for Deerlodge Park Campground: First-come, first-served basis with no reservation system — arrive early during peak rafting season Located 51 miles east of Canyon Visitor Center and 80 miles from Quarry Visitor Center in Dinosaur National Monument Site on Yampa River directly at boat ramp at head of Yampa Canyon
Skip Deerlodge Park Campground if: Visiting during late spring runoff when high water (>18,000 cfs) causes flooding. Expecting winter access without extreme caution due to heavy snow. Needing RV hookups — no hookups available.
Best time to visit Deerlodge Park Campground: Late summer to early fall — Year-round access possible but winter access very difficult due to snow; avoid late spring runoff when Yampa River exceeds 18,000 cfs and campground floods.
Nearby campgrounds: Echo Park Campground (Jensen, CO), Gates Of Lodore Campground (Maybell, CO), Rainbow Park Campground (Jensen, UT), Green River Campground (Jensen, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Deerlodge Park Campground
Cell signal at Deerlodge Park Campground (Jensen, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Deerlodge Park Campground is located 51 miles (85 km) east of the Canyon Visitor Center and 80 miles (129 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center. The campground sits on the Yampa River by the boat ramp at the head of Yampa Canyon. Deerlodge Park Campground is open year-round, but winter access can be very difficult due to snow.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served basis with no reservation system
arrive early during peak rafting season
Located 51 miles east of Canyon Visitor Center and 80 miles from Quarry Visitor Center in Dinosaur National Monument
Site on Yampa River directly at boat ramp at head of Yampa Canyon
Year-round access possible but winter access very difficult due to snow; avoid late spring runoff when Yampa River exceeds 18,000 cfs and campground floods
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Getting there →
To reach Deerlodge Park Campground, drive west from Craig, Colorado 59 miles (95 km) or east of Dinosaur, Colorado 51 miles (95 km) on Highway 40. At the Dinosaur National Monument sign turn north on to Deerlodge Road (or labeled Dinosaur Park Service Rd on some maps) and drive 17 miles.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dinosaur National Monument fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dinosaur National Monument before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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