7-Day Forecast
Wed
69°F
15 to 35 mph SW
Thu
58°F
5 to 15 mph WSW
Fri
62°F
5 to 20 mph WSW
Sat
66°F
0 to 20 mph S
Sun
58°F
5 to 15 mph SW
Mon
60°F
0 to 15 mph SW
Tue
66°F
0 to 15 mph SW
Overview
Deerlodge Park Campground is located 51 miles (82 km) east of the Canyon Visitor Center. It is located on the Yampa River at the boat ramp at the head of Yampa Canyon. It has seven shady sites suitable for tents. The sites have tables and fire pits. There is drinking water and vault toilets available seasonally, but no showers. Deerlodge Park Campground is open year-round, but winter access can be very difficult due to snow. When the Yampa River exceeds an 18,000 cfs flow rate, the campground will flood.
Location
Directions
There is no physical address for this location. The address provided above is for the Canyon Visitor Center. To reach Deerlodge Park Campground, drive west from Craig, Colorado 59 miles (95 km) or east of Dinosaur, Colorado 51 miles (95 km) on Highway 40. At the Dinosaur National Monument sign turn north on to Deerlodge Road (or labeled Dinosaur Park Service Rd on some maps) and drive 17 miles.
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
Summer Fee (Water Available)
Summer fees apply when potable water is available at the campground.
Off Season Fee (No Water)
During the off season, potable water isn't available at this campground.
Summer Fee (Water Available) - Senior & Access Pass Holders
Senior and Access Pass holders qualify for a 50% discount on the regular summer camping rate for Deerlodge Park. Summer fees apply when potable water is available at the campground.
Off Season Fee (No Water) - Senior & Access Pass Holders
Senior and Access Pass holders qualify for a 50% discount from the regular off-season camping rate at Deerlodge. During the off season, potable water isn't available at this campground.
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Wed
69°F
15 to 35 mph SW
Thu
58°F
5 to 15 mph WSW
Fri
62°F
5 to 20 mph WSW
Sat
66°F
0 to 20 mph S
Sun
58°F
5 to 15 mph SW
Mon
60°F
0 to 15 mph SW
Tue
66°F
0 to 15 mph SW
No reservations accepted. All campsites are first-come, first-served.
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