Campsites in Echo Park provide views of the surrounding scenery.
Photo: NPS
About
Situated along the Green River at the base of towering cliffs, the Echo Park Campground provides a unique camping experience 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 views of the Mitten Park Fault. The campground is located 38 miles (61 km) north of the Canyon Visitor Center.
Campsites
Location
4545 US HWY 40
Dinosaur, CO 81610
Fees
Hours
Echo Park Campground is open year-round, but access is dependent on weather. The entire 13 mile (21 km) Echo Park Road is unpaved and 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.
Reservations
Reservations are only available for the Group Campsite at the Echo Park Campground. All other sites are first-come, first-served. Reservations for the Group Campsite 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. The latest you can make a reservation is 24-hours in advance.
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Due to the rugged nature of the Echo Park Road, high-clearance vehicles with at least all-wheel-drive (AWD) are strongly recommended. RVs and trailers are not advised. The road is impassable for all vehicles when wet. From the Canyon Visitor Center in Dinosaur, Colorado, drive north on the Harpers Corner Road for 31 miles (39 km). Turn right onto the unpaved Echo Park Road. Take the Echo Park Road for 8 miles (13 km). At the fork, turn left and drive for 5 miles (8 km) to arrive at the Echo Park Campground.
Weather
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.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is limited at the campground. Roads and parking areas are gravel. While the area is flat, wheelchair users may need assistance. The vault toilet is accessible to wheelchair users.
Cell service is not available at the Echo Park Campground.
Campfires must be built inside the fire grates provided. Seasonal fire restrictions could be in effect. Check the information kiosk at the campground or ask a ranger about potential fire restrictions. To prevent the spread of invasive species, use local firewood. Collecting wood from the ground or breaking it off trees/plants is prohibited. Don’t burn trash, metal, plastic, or other materials other than wood. Never leave fires unattended. Ensure fire is completely out and cold to the touch before leaving.
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RVs and trailers are not allowed. Tents, vans, and trucks with camper tops are permitted. There are no hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument.
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There are no showers, hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument.
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Echo Park Campground has one designated accessible site.
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Unpaved Roads - 4WD/High clearance required
Limited Development Campground