Park Facilities
Boat Ramps
There are 13 access points on the Yampa River along the 134-mile Yampa River State Park stretch of the river from Hayden to the Dinosaur National Monument on the Utah line.
The following areas have boat ramps:
- Hayden Pump Station (1)
- South Beach (6)
- Duffy Mountain (7)
- Juniper Canyon (8)
- Maybell Bridge (9)
- East Cross Mountain (11)
- West Cross Mountain (12)
- Yampa River Headquarters Campground
Important Notes:
- Check current river conditions before launching
- Some ramps may be inaccessible during low water or high water conditions
- ANS inspections required for all watercraft
All sites are identified by their respective numbers on the Yampa River Brochure and Map. See the Boating page for more information.
Updated: 6/2/2025 10:30 AM MT
Camper Services Building
The camper services building is OPEN year-round. The headquarters campground offers campers coin-operated showers and laundry facilities. These facilities are for campground guests only. The shower house closes at 10pm and opens again at 8am.
Facilities include:
- Hot showers (quarters required)
- Washing machines and dryers (quarters required)
- Restrooms accessible 24/7
- Heated building for winter comfort
Updated: 6/2/2025 10:30 AM MT
Campgrounds
The Headquarters campground near Hayden has 50 total sites: 35 electric RV sites, 14 basic tent sites, and 1 tipi site. A camper services building provides showers and laundry facilities.
Potable water hydrants and dump station are located at the entrance to the campground.
There are four primitive campgrounds with river access along the 134-mile segment of the river from Hayden to the Dinosaur National Monument. Each primitive camping area has between five and 10 campsites.
Primitive Campground Locations:
- Duffy Mountain (7)
- Juniper Canyon (8)
- Maybell Bridge (9)
- East Cross Mountain (11)
All camping requires advance reservations through cpwshop.com or by calling (800) 244-5613.
Refer to the Yampa River Area brochure for more information.
Updated: 6/2/2025 10:30 AM MT
Conference Rooms
The Headquarters campground near Hayden, CO has a conference room available for rent; $100.00 per day.
Call (970) 276-2061 to reserve.
(Updated: 10/6/2017 10:46 AM)
Group Picnic Area
Yampa River offers picnic sites at all 13 river access sites. See the Yampa River Brochure and Map.
The Headquarters campground also has a group picnic area that can be reserved by calling (970) 276-2061.
(Updated: 10/6/2017 10:47 AM)
Showers
The Headquarters campground has showers and laundry facilities which require quarters. The showers and laundry facilities are for campground guests only.
(Updated: 10/13/2022 3:47 PM)
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is located at the Headquarters campground near Hayden, Colorado. The Visitor Center provides visitor and traveler information as well as maps and other printed resources.
(Updated: 10/6/2017 10:47 AM)
Wedding Facilities
Yampa River State Park is a beautiful place to have your wedding. There are many areas to choose from in the park, but the most popular are the sites located near the beautiful Yampa River.
The Park also has a conference room ideal for last minute details. Please call the park office (970) 276-2061 with any questions or to make reservations.
(Updated: 10/6/2017 10:47 AM)