Yampa River State Park - Headquarters in CO -- Campground & RV Camping
Yampa River State Park - Headquarters in CO
CampgroundCO State Parks
3.9 mi from Hayden
Setting
A 3,112-acre park spanning northwestern Colorado along 134 miles of the Yampa River from Hayden toward Dinosaur National Monument. River canyons cut through riparian zones lined with cottonwoods and willows, surrounded by rock formations. The main visitor center sits 17 miles east of Craig and features a nature trail and 50 campsites including RV electric hookups, tent sites, and group camping. Additional primitive camping areas are scattered along 13 river access points. Walkways and hiking trails trace the river's course and showcase natural habitats.
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Sits on broad, near-level ground.
- A pond lies 0.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Climate averages
October normals 31–61°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 99 of 100.