Nearby Campgrounds
Overview
The Split Mountain Group Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4800 feet (1463 m) near the foot of Split Mountain. The campground is 5 miles (8 km) from the dinosaur quarry, where you can see 150 million year old dinosaur bones encased in the rock. Beside the campground is the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where rafters and boaters come off the Green River. During the off season, when the Green River Campground is closed, the Split Mountain Campground is open to all campers.
Location
Directions
The Split Mountain Campground is located about 4 miles (6.5 km) east of the Quarry Visitor Center in Jensen, Utah, along the Cub Creek Road. GPS Coordinates: 40.4449120659136, -109.2534417300676
Weather Notes
Dinosaur's climate is semiarid with temperatures averaging between 0°F to 30°F (-18°C to -1°C) in January and 50°F to 100°F (10°C to 38°C) in July. Elevations within the park vary between 4,700 and 9,000 feet (1,433 and 2,743 m). Winter snow makes roads at higher elevations impassable while only light to moderate snow is found at lower elevations. Summer thunderstorms often cause heavy downpours and localized flooding, but may fail to dampen parched soils less than a mile away.
RV Information
Group Site Fee - Main Season
Fee per site, per night for Split Mountain Group Campground. No discount for Senior or Access Passes during the main season.
Camping Fee - Off Season
Camping fee during the winter when water is not available and the Green River Campground is closed.
Camping Fee - Off Season - Senior and Access Pass Holders
Senior and Access pass holders receive a 50% discount on campsites in the Split Mountain Campground during the off-season when water isn't available and the Green River Campground is closed.
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Reservations for this campground are available during peak season, approximately mid-April through early October. Reservations can be made below, or by calling Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777. Group sites can be reserved no more than 12 months in advance. Same day reservations are allowed. When Green River Campground is closed in the slow season, Split Mountain campsites are open to individuals and groups on a first-come, first-served basis.
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