Overview

Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of Dinosaur National Monument. It is located on a rugged dirt road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. Rainbow Park Campground is open year-round, but there is no winter maintenance on the unpaved road.

Facilities

• Vault Toilets - year round
• There is no potable water available at this campground. You must bring all the water you need for drinking, washing, etc. There are no hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument.

Natural Features

This campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. It has wonderful views of geologic features such as the Mitten Park Fault.

Recreation

Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha).  

• Visitor Centers. The monument features two visitor centers - one in Colorado and one in Utah.  
• Quarry Exhibit Hall. You can see over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still in the rock inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall (Jensen, Utah).  
• History & Culture. Numerous cultural sites reveal stories of the people who lived here before and include Fremont petroglyphs, homestead cabins and former ranches. Hiking trails allow in-depth exploration.  
• Hiking. There are miles of trails for hiking and cross-country travel.  
• River Rafting & Boating. Whitewater rafting, both commercial and private, are is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Yampa River multi-day rafting trips begin at Deerlodge Park. The Yampa rushes downstream 44-miles (71 km) to join the Green River at Echo Park. Boaters continue downstream on the Green River to the take-out at the Split Mountain boat ramp. The Yampa is the largest free-flowing tributary within the Colorado River system. As such, it has a shorter season marked by fluctuations in water level resulting from snow received in the winter. It is characterized by famous rapids such as Teepee, Big Joe and Warm Springs. Raft trips must be arranged in advance. For more information, visit Dinosaur's Commercial Guided River Trips page. Private River Trips require a permit. 
• Scenic Drives. Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology. 

Important Notices

• Dinosaur National Monument charges an entrance fee separate from camping fees. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the entrance station or visitor center or purchase in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). 

• The road to Rainbow Park is rugged, requires a high-clearance vehicle, and is impassable when wet. 

• Small RVs (up to 15 feet/4.5 m) and truck-top campers permitted. Each site is limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles. All vehicles must stay on gravel road or designated parking area. Do not block roads. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive days.

• There is no potable water available at this campground. There are no hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument.

• Summers are hot with daytime high temperatures often exceeding 100°F (38°C).

• CAUTION: Dinosaur National Monument is home to black bears along with many other animals. Proper food storage is required in campgrounds. Don’t feed or approach wildlife.

• Pets must be kept on a leash (6 feet/1.8m maximum). Pets are allowed at campsites and within 100 feet (30 m) of roads and parking lots. Don’t leave pets unattended and/or tied to an object. Pets aren’t allowed on nearby hiking trails, on the river, or in the backcountry.

• Fireworks of any kind are prohibited.

• Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. Build campfires only in fire grates provided. Never leave fires unattended. Ensure fire is completely out and cold before leaving. Collecting wood from the ground or breaking it off trees/plants is prohibited

Available Activities

• Camping - Camping
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing

Directions

<p>Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of the monument. It is located on a dirt road that is impassable when wet. From the Quarry Visitor Center, drive south on State Road 149 for 4 miles (7 km). Turn right onto Brush Creek Road, and follow it for 5 miles (8 km). Turn right at the fork, following the signs to Island Park for 4 miles (7 km). Turn right onto the Island Park Road and follow it for 12 miles (19 km) to reach Rainbow Park Campground.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 435-781-7700

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