Rainbow Park Campground

Dinosaur National Monument — riverside

Location: Jensen, UT, UT

Price: From $12 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of Dinosaur National Monument. It is located on a rugged dirt road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rainbow-park-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Rainbow Park Campground offers beautiful riverside camping with only 4 tent sites directly adjacent to the Green River near Split Mountain Canyon in Dinosaur National Monument. Campers consistently praise it as super quiet, peaceful, and scenic with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lion, Moose, Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, and Western Yellow-bellied Racer documented in the area

Insider tips for Rainbow Park Campground: Book early — federal campground fills quickly Arrive on weekdays for quieter experience; weekends bring rafters and kayakers The dirt road is impassable when wet — check weather before driving in

Skip Rainbow Park Campground if: You need hookups — no electric hookups available; tent camping or self-contained units only. Weather is wet or rainy — unpaved road becomes impassable. You visit in winter — no road maintenance on unpaved surface during winter months.

Best time to visit Rainbow Park Campground: March-May — Spring offers peaceful conditions with minimal crowds, as reported by campers visiting in March. July-September — Summer provides reliable access and good river recreation; campground confirmed open year-round.

Nearby campgrounds: Split Mountain Group Campground (Jensen, UT), Green River Campground (Jensen, UT), Echo Park Campground (Jensen, CO), Colton Guard Station (VERNAL, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Rainbow Park Campground

Cell signal at Rainbow Park Campground (Jensen, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Jensen, UT, UT★ 4 (0 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of Dinosaur National Monument. It is located on a rugged dirt road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no electric hookups available; tent camping or self-contained units only✕ Weather is wet or rainy — unpaved road becomes impassable✕ You visit in winter — no road maintenance on unpaved surface during winter months

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills quickly

Arrive on weekdays for quieter experience; weekends bring rafters and kayakers

The dirt road is impassable when wet

check weather before driving in

Best: March-May

Spring offers peaceful conditions with minimal crowds, as reported by campers visiting in March

Best: July-September

Summer provides reliable access and good river recreation; campground confirmed open year-round

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lion, Moose, Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, and Western Yellow-bellied Racer documented in the area

Location

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Getting there →

Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of the monument. It is located on a dirt road that is impassable when wet. From the Quarry Visitor Center, drive south on State Road 149 for 4 miles (7 km). Turn right onto Brush Creek Road, and follow it for 5 miles (8 km). Turn right at the fork, following the signs to Island Park for 4 miles (7 km). Turn right onto the Island Park Road and follow it for 12 miles (19 km) to reach Rainbow Park Campgro

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Rainbow Park Campground cost per night?+
Rainbow Park Campground costs $12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What season is Rainbow Park Campground open?+
Rainbow Park Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rainbow Park Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What is the maximum RV length at Rainbow Park Campground?+
Rainbow Park Campground can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Rainbow Park Campground?+
Rainbow Park Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Rainbow Park Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rainbow Park Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Rainbow Park Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Rainbow Park Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$12 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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