Gates Of Lodore Campground
Dinosaur National Monument — riverside, hiking
Location: Maybell, CO, CO
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$14 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River, near the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. It is at the north end of the monument, 137 miles (220 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center and 106 miles (170 km) from the Canyon Visitor Center. It is a long drive to the area and the wild, remote country adds to its sense of isolation.
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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Gates of Lodore offers a remote, scenic campground on the Green River at the head of Lodore Canyon, popular with river rafters and hikers. Google reviews consistently praise its beautiful riverside setting, clean facilities, and spacious sites with excellent water access.
Wildlife alert: Elk, Rock Squirrel, Cooper's Hawk, American Robin, Mountain Bluebird, Lapland Longspur, Plateau Fence Lizard, Greater Short-horned Lizard, and Sagebrush Lizard
Insider tips for Gates Of Lodore Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 19 sites Request site 9 or sites furthest from entrance for quieter experience away from rafters Multiple water spigots throughout campground provide reliable drinking water access
Skip Gates Of Lodore Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available at any sites. You're visiting outside May-October season—campground closed. You have dogs—the short hiking trail is not dog-friendly.
Best time to visit Gates Of Lodore Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Echo Park Campground (Jensen, CO), Bridge Hollow Campground (Vernal, UT), Indian Crossing Campground (Vernal, UT), Rainbow Park Campground (Jensen, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gates Of Lodore Campground
Cell signal at Gates Of Lodore Campground (Maybell, 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.
Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River, near the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. It is at the north end of the monument, 137 miles (220 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center and 106 miles (170 km) from the Canyon Visitor Center. It is a long drive to the area and the wild, remote country adds to its sense of isolation.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 19 sites
Request site 9 or sites furthest from entrance for quieter experience away from rafters
Multiple water spigots throughout campground provide reliable drinking water access
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Maybell, Colorado, follow US Highway 40 west for approximately 0.4 mile (.6 km) west. Turn right onto CO 318. Follow 318 west or 46.2 miles (74 km). Turn left onto Moffat County Road 34N. Follow 34N for 1.7 miles (2.7 km). Turn right onto Moffat County Road 34. Follow 34 for 4.5 miles (7.2 km) until you arrive at the ranger station and campground.
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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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