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The best camping near Yampa River State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Yampa River adventure.

Bring your raft and fishing gear to this expansive state park on the Yampa River.  

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Buffalo Ranch

1 site ¡ RV, Tent35 acres ¡ Steamboat Springs, CO
35 acres with access off highway 40, 14 miles to Steamboat Springs and the ski resort. Property is directly across from yampa river and the nature conservatory land. Large flat meadows in the front with wolf creek and trails on the west side of the property. Just a short 7 mile drive to Hayden and the Yampa Valley Airport
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$45
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Anna N.’s Land

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents30 acres ¡ Oak Creek, CO
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Mountain View Camping

15 sites ¡ RVs, Tents900 acres ¡ Craig, CO
Learn more about this land:This is an active cattle ranch. Camping is located in a nice shaded area near a stream where there are resident Eagles, Sandhill Cranes, Blue Herron, Deer and Antelope. It is only 3 miles north of Craig!
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Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

11 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents300 acres ¡ Meeker, CO
The Ute Lodge was homesteaded in the 1930’s by Joe Fox who after leaving the military came west to settle in the White River valley. Joe was known for his friendliness, hospitality and wild stories. Today you might find much of the same. From Joe’s day to today it is a place where families come together to get away. The Ute Lodge is now owned by Karl and Mona Maser who celebrated 20 years of ownership summer of 2019! All summer our cabins are filled with guests from all over the US as well as international travelers. One of our favorite things about the summer is our weekly potlucks where we all share an outdoor meal. All of our visitors have a standing invitation to join us around the community campfire at night. From our beautiful private lake (where you can paddle-board, kayak and fish), to immediate access to the Papoose and Crooks Park Trails on National Forest land, as well as the vast variety of wildlife that roams around, you can find what you need here to unplug and get away from it all.
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Steamboat Rockhound

31 sites ¡ RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ CO
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 20 ACRE MINING CLAIM This is a legally registered, 20.66 acre gold and gem LODE Mining Claim Open meadow areas are on the claim for camping,just find wherever suits your needs and take as many gems as you wish! Besides gold, this area is also known for having precious and semi-precious gemstones, including aquamarine, and gems such as turquoise, crystals, opals, topaz, amethyst, and smoky quartz ✨Free camping under the stars✨
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Spotted Fox Meadow

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents175 acres ¡ Yampa, CO
This land has been my family's ranch since the early 70's. We love it here and are happy to share it with campers that wish to enjoy the valley and respect the land. More about this campsite: The site is in a small ranch pasture along the Bear River near willow, birch, and large cottonwood trees. From the campsite there are views of the Flat Top mountains and ancient volcanic necks. Very quiet except for ranch activity and the friendly livestock guardian dogs (who will visit, and they bark to protect the sheep and goats at night) - it's a working ranch and you may have to contend with talkative sheep or dodge the occasional cow pie!
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Mountain Meadows

1 site ¡ Lodging160 acres ¡ Oak Creek, CO
Our 160 acre property is surrounded on all four sides by miles of National Forest. We recently built our cabin/house adjacent to Trout creek which runs through the property. This property was originally homesteaded in the 1800’s. An original two story cabin built in the 1890s still stands on the property. The logs in that cabin are said to have come from “The Meeker Massacre” (one of the last Indian uprisings in the west). We still hay the 60 acre meadow that has fed cows for many years on the property. Campers can expect to see all kinds of wildlife, from large moose to small chipmunks on the property. Hiking around the meadow is a favorite activity of campers, or just relaxing in a rocking chair looking at the beautiful views.
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Trail and Hitch Tiny Home Hotel

54 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ Meeker, CO
Trail and Hitch Tiny Home Hotel and RV Park is on 20 acres with the 8 tiny homes on the back of the property. The land is across the White River, 2 miles from downtown Meeker, a bike ride away from mountain biking trails and  ON 250 miles of OHV trails. The 8 tiny homes are spread out in a circle surrounding 2 large firepits and a covered deck with a long farmhouse table. The tiny homes can be booked individually or as a group of 4 or 8.  
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Base Camp

1 site ¡ RV, Tent10 acres ¡ Slater, CO
Elkhead Mountains 50 miles north of Craig Colorado Elevation 8200 ft Hiking Fishing Little Snake River Museum in Savery Wyoming 10 miles away... 50 miles away from any shopping... Fresh water springs about 5 miles away.. Wild life is abundant.... ATV/UTV routes on all Moffat County roads allowed.....
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The best camping near Yampa River State Park guide

Overview

About

Stretching for 134 miles along the Yampa River, this state park attracts boaters, hunters, anglers, and whitewater rafters, particularly in the warm summer months. There are 12 river access points in the park, seven of which have boat ramps, plus a handful of primitive camping areas. The developed Headquarters campground is set right by the visitor center near Hayden, Colorado. Overnight options include a mix of drive-in electric sites suitable for RVs, and walk-in tent sites, plus a couple of tipis. Other facilities include a dump station, coin-operated showers, and laundry facilities.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Campsites and tipis at Headquarters can be reserved through Colorado Parks and Wildlife online reservation system or over the phone.
  2. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance.
  3. If you can't get a reservation at Yampa, enquire about one of the four primitive camping sites available along the river—these are located 12 to 32 miles away from the Headquarters campground.
  4. More camping is also available at Elkhead Reservoir State Park, Moffat County's Loudy Simpson Park, and at privately owned Hip camps in the area.

 

When to go

Yampa River State Park is best visited from May through September, when the weather is generally warm and pleasant; just be aware that low water levels in late summer can lead to voluntary fishing closures. The campground at Headquarters usually stops taking reservations around the beginning of November, depending on hunting season, although the water supply is sometimes cut off earlier if temperatures drop too low. The campground generally reopens for the year by Memorial Day Weekend, or earlier if the weather is hot enough.

Know before you go

  • You can fill up your gas tank and pick up basic supplies in the town of Hayden, a five-minute drive from the Headquarters campground.
  • There's a Visitor Center with a bookstore and a nature trail with an observation deck near the Headquarters campground.
  • During periods of high fire risk, the use of campfires and charcoal grills may be restricted or prohibited. The segment of the Yampa River that flows through the park offers mostly Class I and II rapids, though there are some Class III-V rapids in stretches.
  • Parking fees are not included in the price of camping reservations.  Daily and annual parking passes are available for purchase online or in person.

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