Camp at Echo Park Campground, Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado

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Situated at the base of towering cliffs along the banks of the Green River, the Echo Park Campground provides a camping experience like no other in Dinosaur National Monument. Steamboat Rock dominates the view. Fremont petroglyphs are located on the canyon walls. Bighorn sheep and mule deer frequently roam through the campground. Unimproved hiking trails lead to the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers or to Mitten Park and dramatic views of the Mitten Park Fault. There are currently no established trails in the Echo Park area, but several routes do exist. The easiest is a short, level walk to the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers. Here you can see the brown, muddy waters of the naturally flowing Yampa River mixing with the clear greenish tinged waters of the Green River. Use caution along the river banks, as they can collapse without warning. This walk starts from the end of the road, just past the river access point. Follow the river shore to the northeast. During periods of high river flows, the sandy beaches may be covered by water. Other off trail routes exist such as hiking to Mitten Park or past Jenny Lind Rock and into lower Sand Canyon. Anyone planning to explore these areas should carry a map and compass and know how to use them. You should also make sure you have plenty of water and appropriate gear for the weather. The campground is located 38 miles north of the Canyon Visitor Center. High-clearance vehicles are strongly advised for the roads that access the campground. RVs and trailers are strongly discouraged due to sharp turns, steep grades, and rough roads. Echo Park Campground is open year-round, but access is dependent on weather. The last 13 miles of dirt road from the Harpers Corner Road are impassable when wet. Winter access is often impossible due to snow on the Yampa Bench Road and the winter closure of the Harpers Corner Road. 17 sites that accommodate both tents and trucks with camper tops. 1 site is handicapped-accessible Maximum group size of 8 people per site. Larger groups will need multiple sites or reserve the group site. 4 walk in tent sites 1 reservable group site for groups of 9 to 25 people. No water, sewer or electric hookups. Vault toilets available, no showers. All sites are first come, first-served except for the group site. Reservations are accepted for the group site, approximately mid-April through mid-October. First come, first served other times of the year. Reservations for the group campsite can be made through Recreation.gov. Campground rarely fills except on holiday weekends such as Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

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