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
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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.
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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Spring offers peaceful conditions with minimal crowds, as reported by campers visiting in March
Summer provides reliable access and good river recreation; campground confirmed open year-round
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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
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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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