Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Yampa River State Park adventure.
Bring your raft and fishing gear to this expansive state park on the Yampa River.
Stretching for 134 miles along the Yampa River, this state park attracts boaters, hunters, anglers, and whitewater rafters, particularly in the warm summer months. There are 12 river access points in the park, seven of which have boat ramps, plus a handful of primitive camping areas. The developed Headquarters campground is set right by the visitor center near Hayden, Colorado. Overnight options include a mix of drive-in electric sites suitable for RVs, and walk-in tent sites, plus a couple of tipis. Other facilities include a dump station, coin-operated showers, and laundry facilities.
Yampa River State Park is best visited from May through September, when the weather is generally warm and pleasant; just be aware that low water levels in late summer can lead to voluntary fishing closures. The campground at Headquarters usually stops taking reservations around the beginning of November, depending on hunting season, although the water supply is sometimes cut off earlier if temperatures drop too low. The campground generally reopens for the year by Memorial Day Weekend, or earlier if the weather is hot enough.