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  3. Yampa River State Park

Camping at Yampa River State Park near Hayden

Public campground · Hayden · 48 campsites

A forested campground near fishing. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The Elkhead Reservoir is the third major component of the Yampa River State Park system. Elkhead Reservoir is now open for public access.

No reviews listedBook on Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 50 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

32 available sites

32 open of 48 sites
Site 027
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricHeadquarters loop
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site 007
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricHeadquarters loop
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site 017
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricHeadquarters loop
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site 011
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricHeadquarters loop
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site 025
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricHeadquarters loop
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site 001
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricHeadquarters loop
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site 003
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricHeadquarters loop
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed
Site 004
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricHeadquarters loop
Available all 2 nights
Rate not listed

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 48 sites.

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32 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗

32 open
Book on Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Amenities & location

  • Camper Services Bldg
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing River
  • Group Picnic Area
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Parking
  • Pay Phones Available
  • Playground
  • River Boat Ramp
  • Shower
  • Snow Shoeing
  • Visitor Center
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 35 electric individual sites.

Location

6185 US Highway 40 PO Box 759
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Yampa River State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Yampa River State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Yampa River State Park have RV hookups?
35 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Yampa River State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Yampa River State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 35 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 7 pull-through, 28 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 48 gravel site driveways; 2 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 28 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 6185 US Highway 40 PO Box 759 (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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tent
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Sagebrush Solitude

5.6 mi from Yampa River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road

33.6 mi from Yampa River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Check availability

Craig KOA Journey

10.7 mi from Yampa River State Park (straight-line)
KOA doesn't share live availability with us; check dates on their site
Booked on KOA
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Steamboat Springs Local Ebike Tour Steamboat Springs area · 3 hr · from $135/person
    • Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Steamboat Springs Steamboat Springs area · 2.3 hr · from $35/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • 2 Hour Steamboat Snowmobile Tour Steamboat Springs area · 2 hr · from $250/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 11 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 50 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Forest River 303MBX
2022 Forest River 303MBX

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 10 mi from campground

$225/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2021 Aspen Trail Aspen Trail Trailer
2021 Aspen Trail Aspen Trail Trailer

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 10 · 69 mi from campground

$140/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2021 Forest River RV Rockwood GEO Pro - Great for Adventures
2021 Forest River RV Rockwood GEO Pro - Great for Adventures

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 6 · 126 mi from campground

$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Yampa River State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Steamboat Springs Local Ebike Tour
Steamboat Springs Local Ebike Tour

Steamboat Springs area · 3 hr · from $135/person

Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Steamboat Springs
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Springs area · 2.3 hr · from $35/person

2 Hour Steamboat Snowmobile Tour
2 Hour Steamboat Snowmobile Tour

Steamboat Springs area · 2 hr · from $250/person

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Steamboat to Eagle County Airport EGE- Departure Private Transfer
Steamboat to Eagle County Airport EGE- Departure Private Transfer

Steamboat Springs area · 2 hr · from $334/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202650%7%0%
Dec 20260%0%0%
Jan 20270%0%0%
Feb 20270%0%0%
Mar 20270%0%0%
Apr 20270%0%0%
May 202794%0%0%
Compare site types

48 individual reservable campsites from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, checked Nov 8.

Electric

34 sites

Loops: Headquarters loop (34)

20 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

11 sites

Loops: Headquarters loop (11)

11 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tipi

2 sites

Loops: Headquarters loop (2)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Electric - ada

1 site

Loops: Headquarters loop (1)

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Steamboat Springs to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Transfer
Steamboat Springs to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Transfer

Steamboat Springs area · 3.3 hr · from $1192/person

Steamboat to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Private Transfer
Steamboat to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Private Transfer

Steamboat Springs area · 3.3 hr · from $799/person

Steamboat to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan BJC Departure Transfer
Steamboat to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan BJC Departure Transfer

Steamboat Springs area · 3.3 hr · from $799/person

Steamboat Springs to Eagle County Airport EGE -Departure Transfer
Steamboat Springs to Eagle County Airport EGE -Departure Transfer

Steamboat Springs area · 1.8 hr · from $334/person

Steamboat to Denver Centennial Airport - Departure Transfer
Steamboat to Denver Centennial Airport - Departure Transfer

Steamboat Springs area · 3.2 hr · from $799/person