Deerlodge Campground - Dinosaur National Monument — RV Camping in Colorado, US

Deerlodge Campground is a secluded, walk-in campground nestled along the banks of the Yampa River within Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado. Shaded by towering cottonwood trees, its seven primitive sites offer a serene riverside escape in one of the American West's most storied landscapes. The campground provides essential amenities including toilets, picnic tables, grills, and water hookups, making it a comfortable base for exploring the monument's remarkable natural and prehistoric wonders. Dinosaur National Monument straddles the Colorado-Utah border and is world-renowned for its ancient dinosaur fossil quarry, dramatic canyon scenery carved by the Green and Yampa rivers, and diverse desert wildlife. Visitors can enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking through rugged canyon trails, stargazing under dark skies, and wildlife viewing for mule deer, eagles, and bighorn sheep. Note that the campground sits in a floodplain and may be inaccessible during high spring runoff when Yampa River flows exceed flood levels — always check current river conditions before visiting. Whether arriving for a fossil-hunting adventure, a river trip, or simply to unwind beneath canyon walls, Deerlodge Campground delivers an authentic backcountry experience in Colorado's remote northwest corner.