Deerlodge Park Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served only. Potable water and vault toilets available. Campers must pack out all trash. Use caution near the river edge due to bank collapse risk. The campground floods when the Yampa River exceeds 18,000 cfs, typically during late spring runoff.
Wind Advisory issued June 10 at 2:12PM MDT until June 10 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, and Central Colorado River Basin. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Fire Weather Watch issued June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
About
Deerlodge Park Campground occupies a shaded flat beneath cottonwood trees where the Yampa River enters Yampa Canyon in the Colorado portion of Dinosaur National Monument. The seven walk-in tent sites serve both casual campers and rafters launching multi-day trips through the canyon. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are available year-round, while drinking water spigots operate seasonally. The campground is strictly first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Campers pay on-site by scanning a QR code with the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the app before arriving since cellular service is limited. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive nights. Access requires a 17-mile drive on Deerlodge Road from Highway 40. The campground is open year-round but winter snow can make the road impassable. Late spring runoff can flood the campground when the Yampa exceeds 18,000 cfs. Check USGS flow data before visiting.
Directions
From Highway 40, turn north at the Dinosaur National Monument sign onto Deerlodge Road (also labeled Dinosaur Park Service Rd) and drive 17 miles. The campground is 59 miles west of Craig, CO or 51 miles east of Dinosaur, CO.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| dino_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 781-7700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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