Gates Of Lodore Campground

About

Gates of Lodore Campground occupies a striking location on the Green River at the head of Lodore Canyon, where the river cuts into steep-walled mountains. The campground primarily serves as a staging point for rafters launching multi-day trips through the canyon, though it also attracts visitors seeking solitude in one of the monument's most remote corners. A short trail provides views of the river entering the gates. The 19 sites are all pull-throughs on level ground, suitable for tents and RVs up to about 25 feet (some sites accommodate larger rigs). Amenities include picnic tables at every site, fire pits or grills, vault toilets year-round, and potable water during summer months. There are no showers, hookups, or dump stations anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument. Food storage is required due to black bears in the area. The drive to Gates of Lodore is long (137 miles from the Quarry Visitor Center), and winter access may be limited by snow and road conditions. The isolation is part of the appeal, offering quiet camping beneath cottonwoods near the river with minimal development.

Directions

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