Colorado / Moffat County / Dinosaur National Monument

Gates Of Lodore Campground

Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. Winter access may be difficult due to snow and road conditions. Stage 2 fire restrictions currently in effect: all wood and charcoal fires prohibited, including in fire grates. Only pressurized gas and liquid fuel stoves with on/off switches allowed.

About

Gates of Lodore Campground occupies a remote location on the Green River at the northern end of Dinosaur National Monument, where the river enters the steep-walled Canyon of Lodore. The campground's isolation is part of its appeal, situated 106 miles north of the Canyon Visitor Center and 137 miles from the Quarry Visitor Center. A short trail from the campground provides scenic views of the river as it slices into the mountains and enters the canyon gates. The campground features 19 first-come, first-served sites, all pull-throughs that can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet, with some sites able to handle larger rigs. Sites include picnic tables and either fire pits or grills, with some offering shade. The campground is particularly popular with whitewater rafters who stay here before launching multi-day trips through Lodore Canyon on the Green River. Amenities include vault toilets available year-round and seasonal running water during summer months. There are no hookups, dump stations, showers, or facilities for filling RV water tanks anywhere in the monument. The campground operates on a scan-and-pay system with no reservations accepted. Winter access can be difficult due to snow and road conditions at this high-elevation location in remote northwest Colorado.

Directions

From Maybell, Colorado, follow US Highway 40 west for approximately 0.4 mile. Turn right onto CO 318 and follow west for 46.2 miles. Turn left onto Moffat County Road 34N and follow for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Moffat County Road 34 and follow for 4.5 miles to the ranger station and campground.

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