Green River Campground

About

Green River Campground is the most popular and largest campground on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument, situated along the Green River at an elevation of 4,750 feet. The campground sits in a grove of Fremont cottonwood trees with sagebrush, offering views of the highly eroded Split Mountain to the north. Some sites provide shade while others are more exposed. The famous Quarry Exhibit Hall, where over 1,500 dinosaur fossils remain embedded in rock from 149 million years ago, is just 5 miles away. The campground has 80 sites spread across three loops. Loops A and B (54 sites) are reservable via Recreation.gov during peak season from mid-May through September, while Loop C (27 sites) operates first-come, first-served. Each site accommodates up to 8 people and 2 vehicles, with only one being an RV. All sites include a picnic table and fire ring. Flush toilets and potable water are available seasonally, though RVs cannot fill water tanks on-site. There are no hookups, dump stations, or showers anywhere in the monument. The nearby Split Mountain Boat Ramp serves as the takeout for rafters completing multi-day trips through the monument's canyons on the Green and Yampa Rivers. Black bears are present in the area, and proper food storage is required at all campgrounds. Summers are hot with temperatures often exceeding 100°F. Generator use is prohibited from 9 PM to 7 AM, and stays are limited to 14 consecutive nights.

Directions

From Jensen, Utah, take Utah State Route 149 north approximately 12 miles. The campground is about 5 miles past the Quarry Visitor Center along Cub Creek Road.