Red Dirt Reservoir
Red Dirt Reservoir is a national forest campground in Colorado.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 40.17891, -106.57577
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbr/recarea/?recid=23046
About Red Dirt Reservoir
LOCATION:Red Dirt Reservoir is located in the Gore Pass area off HWY134 in the Routt National Forest. It is approximately 40 miles east of Yampa in between the towns of Yampa and Kremmling.DESCRIPTION:Small area offering dispersed camping at the reservoir and rainbow trout fishing. Red Dirt Reservoir is managed by the Yampa Ranger District.RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES: Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and scenery viewing.KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: The area was burned in 2018 by the Silver Creek Fire so visitors can expect to still see a burn scar. Please be aware of snags and do not camp under dead, burned trees for your safety. SERVICES: 1 vault toilet, no potable water, no trash serviceCAMPING TRAILER USE: For those traveling with trailers, beware there are no pull-throughs which can make turning around difficult depending on the traffic and usage of others during your stay. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Fire bans and restrictions can take place at any time. Please check with the Yampa Ranger Station prior to arrival for current restrictions970-638-4516
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 49 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 203 designated routes (161 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek | National forest campground | 7.4 mi | — | — |
| Lynx Pass | National forest campground | 7.6 mi | — | — |
| Lynx Pass Campground | National forest campground | 7.6 mi | — | — |
| Lynx Pass Campground | Private campground | 7.6 mi | — | — |
| Blacktail Creek | National forest campground | 7.7 mi | — | — |
| Wolford Campground | RV park | 9.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.