Nearby Campgrounds
Overview
The Green River Campground is located along the banks of the Green River in a grove of cottonwood trees at an elevation of 4795 (4162 feet). The highly eroded Split Mountain towers to the north of the campground. The famous dinosaur quarry, where you can see 150 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in rock is approximately 5 miles (8 km) from the campground. Nearby is the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where river rafters come off the Green River after trips through Dinosaur National Monument's canyons.
Location
Elevation
4,786 ft
Directions
The Green River Campground is located about 5 miles (8 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center near Jensen, Utah, along the Cub Creek Road. GPS Coordinates: 40.422585878536935, -109.24467968243718
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
Up to 30 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 20 ft
Campsite Fee
Fee per site, per night. A maximum of 8 people are allowed in each site.
Campsite Fee - Senior or Access Pass Holder
Senior or Access Pass Holders qualify for a 50% discount off the regular campsite fee for Green River Campground.
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Sites in Loop C are first-come, first-served when Green River Campground is open. Reservations are available for the A and B Loop sites during peak season dates, approximately mid-May through September. Reservations can be made below, or by calling Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777. Campsites can be reserved no more than 6 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. Green River Campground is more likely to fill up on weekends and warm-season holidays, such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
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