Split Mountain Group Campground
Dinosaur National Monument — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Jensen, UT, UT
Price: From $12 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (39 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Split Mountain Group Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4,800 feet (. The highly eroded Split Mountain towers over the campground. The campground is near Quarry Exhibit Hall, where you can see 149 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in the rock.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/split-mountain-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Split Mountain Group Campground offers scenic camping along the Green River at 4,800 feet elevation with access to dinosaur fossil exhibits and recreational activities including boating, fishing, and hiking in Dinosaur National Monument.
Wildlife alert: Midget Faded Rattlesnake present in area — exercise caution during warm months. Also watch for Peregrine Falcon, Wild Turkey, and Mule Deer.
Insider tips for Split Mountain Group Campground: Book early as a federal campground with only 4 sites and high demand. One reviewer reported paying $6/night for dry camping when Green River was closed — verify current pricing and availability status. Split Mountain Boat Ramp adjacent to campground provides direct Green River access for rafting trips.
Skip Split Mountain Group Campground if: You need water/sewer hookups — electric hookups only on select sites, no water or sewer available.. You require full hookups — most sites have no hookups.. You visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally.. Road construction is ongoing in the area — verify access conditions before visiting..
Best time to visit Split Mountain Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Green River Campground (Jensen, UT), Rainbow Park Campground (Jensen, UT), Echo Park Campground (Jensen, CO), Colton Guard Station (VERNAL, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Split Mountain Group Campground
Cell signal at Split Mountain Group Campground (Jensen, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
The Split Mountain Group Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4,800 feet (. The highly eroded Split Mountain towers over the campground. The campground is near Quarry Exhibit Hall, where you can see 149 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in the rock.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with only 4 sites and high demand.
One reviewer reported paying $6/night for dry camping when Green River was closed
verify current pricing and availability status.
Split Mountain Boat Ramp adjacent to campground provides direct Green River access for rafting trips.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Split Mountain Campground is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of US Highway 40. Take Utah State Route 149 from Jensen, Utah.
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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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