Gates of Lodore Campground
Gates of Lodore Campground is a national park campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 40.72719, -108.88801
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-781-7700
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Gates of Lodore Campground
Overview Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River, near the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. It is at the north end of the monument, 137 miles (220 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center and 106 miles (170 km) from the Canyon Visitor Center. It is a long drive to the area and the wild, remote country adds to its sense of isolation. The campground is popular with river rafters who often stay here before launching on the Green River. There are 19 sites, some with shade. The sites have tables and some sites have grills while others have fire pits. During the summer, there is running water and vault toilets, but no showers. The campsites can accommodate tents and RVs (no hook-ups). Access in winter may be difficult due to snow and road conditions. 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, are is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- United States Forest Service · 32 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 30 designated routes (22 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Lodore | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Gates of Lodore Campground | National park campground | 0.2 mi | $6–$14 | — |
| Wade and Curtis River Camp | Free campsite | 2.5 mi | Free | — |
| Pot Creek River Camp 1 | Free campsite | 7.1 mi | Free | — |
| Pot Creek River Camp 2 | Free campsite | 7.3 mi | Free | — |
| Kolb River Camp | Free campsite | 7.8 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.