Campground

Green River Campground

Near Jensen, Utah

The Green River Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4,750 feet (1448 m). The highly eroded Split Mountain is visible to the north. The campground is about five miles (8 km) from the famous Quarry Exhibit Hall, where you can see 149 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in the rock. A short distance from the campground is the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where river rafters come off the Green River after trips through Dinosaur National Monument's canyons.

Facilities

Green River Campground has 80 campsites suitable for tents or RVs. Each site has a picnic table and a fire pit. Drinking water and flush toilets are available. RVs can not fill their potable water tanks at the campground. There are no showers or water/electrical hook-ups/dump stations for recreational vehicles.

Natural Features

The campground is set on a bench along the Green River and is dotted by Fremont cottonwood trees and sagebrush. Many campsites offer views of Split Mountain. Some sites have shade while others are very sunny.

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, is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Green River multi-day rafting trips start at Gates of Lodore. and the run to Echo Park is 19 miles. 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.

Recreation Sites

Standard Nonelectric
Management
Overnight

Activities

Wildlife Viewing
Fishing
Interpretive Programs
Camping
Biking
Evening Programs
Hiking

Amenities

Accessible Sites
Campfire Programs
Drinking Water
Firewood Vender
Flush Toilets (Seasonal)
Host
Parking Area
Pets Allowed
Recycling
Self Pay Station
Shade
Trailheads
Grills/Fire Ring
Picnic Table
Accessibility
Quiet Area

Nearby Attractions

The Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to see approximately 1,500 dinosaur fossils exposed in the rock. Besides the monument, nearby Utah State Parks, the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreational Area and Bureau of Land Management sites provide additional recreational opportunities.

Getting Here

Latitude

40° 25' 20.6501" N

Longitude

109° 14' 41.0201" W

Green River Campground is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of US Highway 40. Take Utah State Route 149 from Jensen, Utah.

Need to Know

This is Green River Campground which is located in the Dinosaur National Monument in Jensen, Utah. Please ensure this is the correct campground before you book.

Dinosaur National Monument charges an entrance fee in addition to the fees for camping (campground reservations do not cover entrance fees). You may pay the entrance fee upon arrival at the monument's entrance station or visitor center or purchase in advance. The park also honors valid Federal interagency passes (annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age, etc.). Visit the park's Fees & Passes web page for more information.

CAUTION: Dinosaur National Monument is home to black bears along with many other animals. Proper food storage is required in campgrounds.

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

Season opening and closing dates are approximate. Depending on weather conditions, the Green River Campground may open later, or close earlier, than listed.

All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles may park in developed areas only. Each site is limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles (only 1 can be an RV. RVs include motor homes, trailers, pop-up campers or trucks with camper tops). Extra parking is available near the campfire circle if needed.

There are no electrical hookups at the Green River Campground. Generator use is prohibited from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

There are no water hookups or dump stations. RVs can not fill their potable water tanks at the campground.

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Firewood is available for sale in the Green River Campground near the entrance kiosk.