Gates of Lodore Campground in CO -- Campground & RV Camping in Colorado

Gates of Lodore Campground sits on the Green River near the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon in Dinosaur National Monument. The site features 19 shade-dappled campsites equipped with picnic tables and either grills or fire rings, accommodating both tents and RVs without hookups. Seasonal amenities include drinking water spigots and vault toilets. A short trail leads to views of the river entering the steep-walled canyon. Popular with rafters launching down river, the campground is also near Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge and the John Jarvie Historic Ranch.

Getting there: From Maybell, Colorado, follow US Highway 40 west for approximately 0.4 mile (.6 km) west. Turn right onto CO 318. Follow 318 west or 46.2 miles (74 km). Turn left onto Moffat County Road 34N. Follow 34N for 1.7 miles (2.7 km). Turn right onto Moffat County Road 34. Follow 34 for 4.5 miles (7.2 km) until you arrive at the ranger station and campground.

• Moderately separated here.
• Diamond Mountain stands 3,235 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles southwest.
• Green River runs 0.1 mi off.
• 21 on the water.

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