Yampa River State Park

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State park in Colorado, United States

Yampa River State Park

A trail in Yampa River State Park
Map showing the location of Yampa River State Park

Map showing the location of Yampa River State Park
Location Routt & Moffat Counties, Colorado, US
Nearest city Craig, Colorado
Coordinates 40°29′27″N 107°18′46″W / 40.49083°N 107.31278°W / 40.49083; -107.31278
Area 3,112 acres (1,259 ha)
Established 1998
Visitors 177,816 (in 2021)[1]
Governing body Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Yampa River State Park is a Colorado state park located along the Yampa River in Routt and Moffat Counties in northwestern Colorado in the United States.

Features

Yampa River State Park provides 13 access points for boaters along 134 miles (216 km) of the Yampa River from Hayden to the eastern boundary of Dinosaur National Monument.[2] Walkways and hiking trails explore the river’s canyons and riparian zones, surrounding rock formations, and natural habitats. A visitor center with a nature trail is located 17 miles (27 km) east of Craig.

Campgrounds

A main campground is adjacent to the visitors center. This campground has 50 campsites including 35 RV electric sites, 10 tent sites, and five sites for group camping. The park also includes less developed campsites near many of the river access points

References

  1. ^ «Colorado State Parks Region Annual Visitation Report» (PDF). Colorado Counties, Inc. 2023.
  2. ^ «Yampa River State Park». Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Retrieved June 21, 2013.

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